A FINELY CARVED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE TOGGLE

18TH CENTURY

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A FINELY CARVED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE TOGGLE
18TH CENTURY
Carved in high relief as a blossoming plum bough reserved against the moon, beneath a small cluster of two lingzhi carved in the russet portion of the stone, the concave reverse pierced with a single ingot-shaped aperture
1 9/16 in. (4 cm.) diam.

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Chinese Jade: The Image from Within, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, 1985 - 1986, no. 227.

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拍品专文

Both the prunus and lingzhi symbolize longevity. In addition, the five petals of the prunus flower represent the Five Blessings: longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue and a peaceful death. Together, the two convey long life and auspicious wishes for the owner.