Lot 550 , A Chinese turquoise bead, late 19th / early 20th century, 4.7cm

A Chinese turquoise bead, late 19th / early 20th century, carved and pierced with two scrolling chi-dragons, 2.5cm, together with a single jadeite drop earring, the mount stamped 9ct, 4.7cm
Estimate £140-160

Provenance: Collected by the vendor's grandmother in Hong Kong or on her travels in mainland China before 1950.

Natural veining to stone, some wear around top hold to the turquoise bead, earring in good condition.


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Sold for £650