The well-carved semi-transparent glassy jadeite depicted as a dragon head and a mouse, symbolizing the affection and aspiration of a father to son, the backside detailed with two dragons, forming the Chinese character ‘dragon'. Jadeite measuring approximately 81.88 x 32.07 x 27.15mm. This lot contains jadeite or rubies originating in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and also articles of jewellery containing such gemstones may not be imported into the U.S. With respect to items containing any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S. provided that the gemstones were mounted or incorporated into articles of jewellery outside of Burma as long as the setting is not of a temporary nature. Loose gemstones of any type originating in Burma may not be imported into the U.S. In this regard, purchaser’s inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify a cancellation of the sale or any delay in payment.
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TOP COLOURLESS GLASSY JADEITE With the absence or trace amount of colour-causing elements, colourless glassy jadeites possess qualities of very fine texture, semi- transparency and almost eye-clean clarity, allowing them to appear to glow. To be offered in this sale Lot 445, the semi-transparent glassy jadeite ‘dragon’ ornament, is a well blend of exquisite jadeite with meticulous carving skills. The ornament depicted a dignified and vividly carved dragon head gazing at a mouse. In ancient Chinese calendar, mouse represents the notion ‘zi’ of the sexagenary cycle, whereas ‘zi’ also means ‘son’ in daily language, hence the piece symbolizing the traditional Chinese aspirations that the son will become a ‘dragon’ one day , in other words projecting good wishes of success and fortune to the descendants.