Celadon nephrite pendant with ducks and calligraphy, China, 18th century Rectangular in shape with geometric contours, it is carved in very slight relief with two Mandarin ducks floating on water among buttons, flowers and lotus leaves on one side and calligraphy accompanied by two seals on the other: 饶有清香拂水风 / 色惟标白不标红 / 风人设若拟君子 / 一例温其与玉同 - rao you qing xiang fu shui feng / se wei biao bai bu biao hong / feng ren she ruo ni jun zi / yi li wen qi yu yu tong - "The wind that caresses the water carries a sweet fragrance, / Its color is pure white, without a trace of red. / If one compares these flowers to the wise, / Their delicacy equals that of jade." This is a poem by the Emperor Qianlong 白莲 - Bai lian - "White Lotus". A lotus flower motif in ruyi-shaped clouds borders the plate at the bottom and top. The flower at the top is pierced to allow the passage of a hanging cord. Beautiful patina. Length : 7 cm