A WHITE JADE PENDANT

18TH CENTURY

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A WHITE JADE PENDANT
18TH CENTURY
Of rounded rectangular form, carved to one side with a six-line poetic inscription, the reverse with a four-character archaistic mark, all between ruyi designs, the stone of an even white tone
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long

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Lot Essay

The four-character inscription to one side reads 'chang yi zi sun' which may be translated as 'peace and prosperity for all sons and grandsons'. The long inscription to the reverse is a poem praising the various qualities of jade and blessings to future generations.

Such 'chang yi zi sun' plaques were particularly popular during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods and were known to be given as gifts by the Emperor to his sons and grandsons.

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