An amethyst and jadeite court necklace, Chaozhu
Estimate $4,000 – $5,000
the 108 amethyst beads divided by four jadeite fotou (Buddha heads), the fotou at the back connected to a gourd-shaped fotouta (Buddha head stupa) suspending a green hardstone matrix beiyun (back cloud) oval plaque and terminating with a turquoise and a rock crystal tear-shaped bead, the three jinnian strands of jasper beads each further suspending similar tear-shaped drops
approx. 176 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $5,500 (Hammer Price)
- $6,710 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Generally good condition
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