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18th Century Chinese Zodiac Jade Bead Bracelet

18th Century Chinese Zodiac Jade Bead Bracelet

$5,000.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1780

An incredible antique bracelet featuring carved jade beads depicting the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals. The beads date from the late 18th Century, circa 1780, and remain in great condition - strung in the order of the years: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

STONES 

14 Carved Jade Beads

MEASUREMENTS 

Adjustable: 9 inches to 6 inches

Beads range from: 13mm to 6mm

WEIGHT 

13.4g

MARKS 

No marks present

CONDITION 

Good, it will need re-strung soon as the thread is fraying. Bead in great condition, with only light wear commensurate with age

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