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PROPERTY FROM THE WILLIAM S. ARNETT COLLECTION, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
A WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC PLAQUE
18TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC PLAQUE
18TH CENTURY
The plaque is in the form of a bi disc surmounted by the arched body of a dragon and with two bats with outstretched wings at the bottom. One side of the plaque is carved in low relief with four inward-facing, stylized bovine masks, the reverse with archaistic scroll pattern.
3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
The plaque is in the form of a bi disc surmounted by the arched body of a dragon and with two bats with outstretched wings at the bottom. One side of the plaque is carved in low relief with four inward-facing, stylized bovine masks, the reverse with archaistic scroll pattern.
3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high
Provenance
William S. Arnett Collection, Atlanta, Georgia, acquired prior to 1971.
Exhibited
On loan: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, September 1973 to September 1980.
Brought to you by
Olivia Hamilton