Han Dynasty, Hetian Jade Tortoise Pendant with Gilded Decoration
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 9, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0155 |
| Estimate | $1,500 - $2,000 |
| Opening bid | $200 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | September Fine Asian & European Antiques |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | The East is Red Auctions |
| Location | Lewes, Delaware |
Carved from Hetian white jade in the form of a spirit tortoise. The carapace is decorated with gilding rendering orderly scute patterns, with finely delineated eyes and naturally stretched limbs.
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