A Chinese jade pendant Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

in the shape of a sea snail with a girl emerging from the top, the stone of white tone, 5.3cm long, Formerly in a European private collection. ‘The Snail Maiden’ is a traditional Chinese folk tale recounting the story of a kind but impoverished farmer who discovers a large river snail and brings it home. In his absence, a maiden emerges from the snail and secretly prepares his meals and tends to his household. 明 白玉螺女珮, Condition Report, Condition Report, Minute chips to edges. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£600

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