A Chinese necklace with white jade plaque, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or early 20th century, the rectangular plaque with qilong and bat decoration surrounding a low relief bat to each side, the necklace of knotted silk interspersed with carnelian and chalcedony beads, the plaque 5.5 cm high, 4 cm wide. Total necklace length 56 cm.