Lot Essay
The stem of lingzhi (ruyi), together with the two characters jixiang, constitute the phrase jixiang ruyi, 'May everything be auspicious, and may all your wishes come true.'
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18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE SHAPED RECTANGULAR PENDANT PLAQUE
18TH/19TH CENTURY
One side is carved in low relief with a bat in flight above a stem of lingzhi, and the reverse with two characters, jixiang (auspiciousness). The semi-translucent stone is of even color and well polished.
2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) high
18TH/19TH CENTURY
One side is carved in low relief with a bat in flight above a stem of lingzhi, and the reverse with two characters, jixiang (auspiciousness). The semi-translucent stone is of even color and well polished.
2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) high
Provenance
Lizzadro Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired prior to 1960.
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