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A WHITE JADE PIERCED PLAQUE
MID QING DYNASTY
Carved in openwork with Xiwangmu descending from the heavens on a phoenix, an acolyte leading the way and an attendant with a fan in pursuit, all surrounded by puffs of cloud and approaching rockwork and waves, the stone of even very pale greyish-white tone
3 3/4 in. (9.7 cm.) wide, stand
MID QING DYNASTY
Carved in openwork with Xiwangmu descending from the heavens on a phoenix, an acolyte leading the way and an attendant with a fan in pursuit, all surrounded by puffs of cloud and approaching rockwork and waves, the stone of even very pale greyish-white tone
3 3/4 in. (9.7 cm.) wide, stand