A FINELY CARVED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE TOGGLE

18TH CENTURY

Details

A FINELY CARVED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE TOGGLE
18TH CENTURY
Carved in high relief as a blossoming plum bough reserved against the moon, beneath a small cluster of two lingzhi carved in the russet portion of the stone, the concave reverse pierced with a single ingot-shaped aperture
1 9/16 in. (4 cm.) diam.

Exhibited

Chinese Jade: The Image from Within, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, 1985 - 1986, no. 227.

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

Both the prunus and lingzhi symbolize longevity. In addition, the five petals of the prunus flower represent the Five Blessings: longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue and a peaceful death. Together, the two convey long life and auspicious wishes for the owner.

More from Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections

View All