Lot Essay
The combination of lingzhi, narcissus (shuixian) and rock (shoushi) forms the rebus zhi xian zhu shou, which expresses the wish for longevity.
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LATE QING DYNASTY
Details
A WHITE JADE PLAQUE AND A JADEITE PLAQUE
LATE QING DYNASTY
The white jade rectangular plaque is well carved in low relief on one side with a vignette of a fruiting peach tree, narcissus, and lingzhi growing from rocky ground. The reverse is carved with a four-character inscription in seal script, zhi xian zhu shou flanked by two kui dragons. The semi-translucent stone is of even white tone. The jadeite plaque is carved in openwork with a bat and a dragonfly flying amidst a flowering stem. The jadeite is semi- translucent and of greenish-white and rich green color.
2 1/8 in. (6 cm.) long, cloth presentation stand and silk cover (2)
LATE QING DYNASTY
The white jade rectangular plaque is well carved in low relief on one side with a vignette of a fruiting peach tree, narcissus, and lingzhi growing from rocky ground. The reverse is carved with a four-character inscription in seal script, zhi xian zhu shou flanked by two kui dragons. The semi-translucent stone is of even white tone. The jadeite plaque is carved in openwork with a bat and a dragonfly flying amidst a flowering stem. The jadeite is semi- translucent and of greenish-white and rich green color.
2 1/8 in. (6 cm.) long, cloth presentation stand and silk cover (2)
Provenance
Acquired from a prominent Philadelphia family in 1999.
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