Bidspirit auction | 18th-19th c. Chinese Carved Pale


18th-19th c. Chinese Carved Pale Jade Cicada - Early Chinese translucent pale celadon jade cicada pendant with a very light russet inclusion near the head. With finely carved details. With a carved wooden stand. Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985. Height: 2 1/4 in x width: 1 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 36.14 grams. Condition: Very light wear throughout. No cracks, major losses, or restorations. A few very minute chips along the wings. There are two drilled holes along the head, likely for threading a cord or chain. Sharpie inscription along the underside. Light wear to the stand.