Name: A WHITE JADE CICADA PENDANT
Brand: 19TH CENTURY
Price: 2000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

The rectangular pendant is carved with large eyes and finely incised markings on the folded wings with the legs tucked beneath. The semi-translucent stone is of an even white tone.
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long

Please note this lot is the property of a private consignor.

Suzanne H. Foster (1943-2015) Collection, Florida, acquired in Hong Kong, 1985.

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Compare a similar white jade cicada-form pendant, dated to the 18th-19th century, sold at Christie's New York, 16-17 September 2010, lot 1099.

Suzanne Haney Foster (1943-2015) developed an avid interest and passion for Chinese art at an early age after her father brought a jade carving for her from Asia. Her interests and knowledge continued to grow through traveling and working and she opened her own gallery “East West Gallery” in Pasadena, California in 1978, specializing in Chinese jades and porcelains. As a member of the Board of Trustees of Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, Suzanne Foster travelled to many cities and archeological sites in China and deepened her knowledge in the field. In 1986, Suzanne Foster curated Chinese Jade: The Image from Within, which showcased many jade pieces from the museum and other private collections.