White jade pendant carved in the shape of a monkey holding a peach.

This pendant depicts a monkey carved from white jade, a stone particularly prized in Chinese art for its pure color and smooth, luminous surface. The figurine is suspended from a gold mount consisting of rings and a fine chain.

In Chinese culture and art, monkeys are associated with intelligence, liveliness and success. Peaches, particularly the peach of longevity associated with Xiwangmu Queen of Taoists, symbolize immortality and a long and prosperous life. Together, they form a symbol of good fortune, expressing a wish for longevity, happiness, and success.