A RECTANGULAR WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' PLAQUE
A RECTANGULAR WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' PLAQUE

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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A RECTANGULAR WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' PLAQUE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The plaque is intricately carved and pierced to depict a ferocious dragon striding amidst leafy scrolls bearing flower heads, with a small bird to the right corner and a precious emblem to the left. The stone is of an even pale tone.
3¼ in. (8.4 cm.) wide
Provenance
A private English collection, formed from the 1970s onwards.

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