Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch faience Length retracted: 4

Length retracted: 4

Made at a time when the precision of machines didn't apply to production of such small articles

discolouration to the turquoise as noted above

Note the links are made of heavy duty hollow construction

Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch faience Length retracted: 4DATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 An exceptional carved jade brooch dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920, although the jade itself is older, Chinese origin, likely carved in mid 19th century. The craftsmanship is exceptional, characterised by opium poppies and foliage. It's set in a platinum mount with diamond and milligrain "asterisks" at the top and bottom. After the Qing court was dissolved in 1912, many articles ended up in the USA and Europe, and