Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. This nephrite jade huang pendant features a thick, slightly curved band with notches at each end for suspension. The ends are intricately carved into abstract animal heads, and the surface is adorned with scrolling motifs. Huang pendants, crescent-shaped jade carvings, originated in ancient China and were traditionally worn as part of a pei or yupei ornament set. These sets hung from belts and emitted a soft, melodious sound as the wearer moved - a practice later associated with Confucian customs to encourage deliberate and graceful movement. The number of huang pieces in a pei set varied, potentially signifying the wearer's social rank. Dimensions: 3.2" L x 0.375" W x 0.375" H (8.1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm)

Provenance: private New Orleans, Louisiana, USA collection, acquired 1990s in the Caribbean

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