~ Modern Qing Style Chinese Mottled Nephrite Jade Foo Dog Pendant ~
Here is a classic depiction of a carved Chinese Fortune “Foo Dog”.
The animal is in a lying position facing left with finely carved intricate details. His face is in the typical style of oriental Foo with lion like features.
There is a hole drilled between its paws so the piece can be worn as a pendant.
The stone is mid green in color with very strong brown veining inside the stone.
It is a 20th century piece in the Qing dynasty era style.
~ Dimensions ~
The piece measures 2.4 inches (6 cm) long and is 1.4 inches (3.75 cm) at its widest point. It is 1.4 inches (3.75 cm) high.
It weighs 92 g.
~ Condition ~
There are no signs of damage on this piece and it is in an overall lovely condition retaining its polished finish. There is a slightly rough area to the underside between the front paws (but not chipped).
