Chinese Jade Bracelet

A pale green-white bangle carved all over with leafy curls and openwork.

This carved jade bracelet is from China, and dates to the 19th century. Jade has been worked in China for thousands of years and is traditionally prized for its hardness, its cool feel and its associations with virtue. A smooth round bangle in soft translucent pale green, its outer surface carved with swirling foliage and pierced scroll patterns. The inside is plain, polished, and cloudy, with a thick, comfortable profile.

Carved with great patience, and it clearly enjoyed itself.