Enquiry about object: 6263
Pair of Chinese Gilded Silver & Jade Earrings
China late 19th-early 20th century, Late Qing Dynasty
diameter of silver hoop: 2.7cm, combined weight: 11.1g
Provenance
UK art market
This fine, wearable pair of earrings is of chased silver that has been gilded (gold plated). Each features a gilded hoop through which a thin disk of mottled dark and pale green jade has been threaded.
Each of the silver hoops is chased with a different set of four of the eight symbols of the Eight Immortals, so together the two earrings have the full quota of eight symbols. These are a flower basket, a pair of castanets, a gourd, a flute, a musical instrument (yu ku), a lotus, a swords and a fan.
The pair is in excellent condition.
References
Chen, H.S. et al, Catalogue of the Exhibition of Ch’ing Dynasty Costume Accessories, National Palace Museum, 1986.
National Palace Museum, Royal Style: Qing Dynasty and Western Court Jewellery, 2102.
