19th Century Jade Dragon Netsuke

19th Century Jade Dragon NetsukeA 19th century carved jade netsuke of spherical form, the middle hollowed out with zoomorphic dragons writhing around each other. The jade carving dates from the 19th century, circa 1850, likely originally worn as a Rysa netsuke (), with sterling fittings added later for wear as a pendant. The jade displays a gorgeous pale pastel apple green colour with light translucence. A dragon carved in jade carries significant symbolic meaning, particularly in

Chester hallmarks indicate 18ct gold

Light wear consistent with age and use including a chip to one of the garnets

It's crafted in 9ct gold with carnelian agate base

pillars of Boaz and Jachin

Small face suitable for most simple designs or monograms

Also a 9ct stamp

Da Vinci's famous drawing of the Vitruvian Man

or looped into 3-4 tiers

Some abrasion/nibbling to the table facet edges of the sapphire

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we see the stirrings of the Industrial Revolution and