Victorian Carved Jade "Cuddling Monkeys" Pendant whitby jet It's beautifully formed

It's beautifully formed

Since ancient times the phallus has been a symbol of fertility and good fortune

features intricate engraving around the sides

before people had access to screens and fine printing this was presumably one of the few ways to trick the mind in such a way

Victorian Carved Jade "Cuddling Monkeys" Pendant whitby jet It's beautifully formedDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Super cute antique jade pendant carved to depict two monkeys cuddling in a tight embrace. It's Chinese in origin, carved from a single piece of jadeite displaying a range of earthy organic colours from green to yellow to orange. Complete with silver bail for wear as a pendant. STONES Jadeite MEASUREMENTS 2. 8 x 1. 9 x 0. 8cm WEIGHT 7. 5g MARKS No marks present CONDITION Very good