Lot Essay
The inscription may be translated, 'The warm red cloud bestows immortality', followed by the surname, Mei, and a seal, wen wan, 'enjoying literary phrases'.
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A PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND PALE BROWN JADE PENDANT
19TH CENTURY
Details
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND PALE BROWN JADE PENDANT
19TH CENTURY
Of Suzhou type, carved as a section of tree trunk with branches bearing clusters of pine needles, inscribed on one side with a brief inscription and a seal, with a monkey supporting a peach carved along one edge highlighted by the pale brown area of the stone, as is a rock and vapor on the reverse
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
19TH CENTURY
Of Suzhou type, carved as a section of tree trunk with branches bearing clusters of pine needles, inscribed on one side with a brief inscription and a seal, with a monkey supporting a peach carved along one edge highlighted by the pale brown area of the stone, as is a rock and vapor on the reverse
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
Provenance
Nina Bushnell collection.
Exhibited
Chinese Jade: The Image from Within, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, California, 1985-86, no. 151.
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