DescriptionChina, 17th-18th century.Finely carved and incised as a butterfly with stretched-out wings reminiscent of lotus leaves, the head and antennae appearing like a ruyi scepter. Pierced for suspension as a pendant.The mostly translucent stone of a gray tone with black shadings and veins as well as cloudy white inclusions.Provenance:Old private collection in the United Kingdom, thence by descent within the family to the present owner.Condition:Excellent condition with minor wear.Weight: 21.3 g