Lot Essay
A boy (zi) carrying a lotus (lian) represents the wish liansheng guizi, 'May you have the continuous birth of distinguished sons.'
.jpg?w=1)
19TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE SHAPED PENDANT PLAQUE
19TH CENTURY
The plaque is carved on one side with a running boy carrying a large lotus stem, and on the reverse with the character xi (happiness), reserved on a matte ground within an oblong panel. The top is carved in openwork with a pair of confronted dragons.
2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm.) high
19TH CENTURY
The plaque is carved on one side with a running boy carrying a large lotus stem, and on the reverse with the character xi (happiness), reserved on a matte ground within an oblong panel. The top is carved in openwork with a pair of confronted dragons.
2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Lizzadro Collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired prior to 1960.
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.