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Late Qing Dynasty
Deftly carved as a pair of confronted dragon and phoenix, one side featuring the sinuous body of the dragon amidst scrolling clouds, the reverse with the phoenix displaying finely feathered wings and sweeping tail feathers, the stone of a white tone with minor beige inclusions and natural fissures, attached to a cord strung with an agate bead. 6.5cm (2 1/2in) high.
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清晚期 白玉龍鳳紋佩
In Chinese mythology, the dragon and the phoenix form one of the most enduring auspicious pairings. The dragon symbolises the yang principle, representing Imperial authority, strength, and vitality, while the phoenix embodies the complementary yin principle, signifying grace, virtue, and prosperity. Together, they convey the ideal of harmony and balance, and are therefore a traditional emblem of a happy and prosperous marriage. See a similar white jade 'dragon and phoenix' pendant, Qing dynasty, in the collection of the Jinci Museum, Taiyuan, illustrated in Chinese Jades in Traditional Collections (中國傳世玉器全集), vol.6, Beijing, 2010, p.7.
See a related white jade 'dragon' plaque, 19th century, which was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 18 December 2024, lot 6914. Compare also with a related white jade 'dragon and phoenix' plaque, Qing dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 4 May 2026, lot 62.