Lot 1213
1213
A PAINTED ENAMEL ABSTINENCE PLAQUE
PROPERTY FROM THE RENDE ZHAI COLLECTION
A PAINTED ENAMEL ABSTINENCE PLAQUE

18TH CENTURY

Details
A PAINTED ENAMEL ABSTINENCE PLAQUE
18TH CENTURY
Of flattened double-gourd form, one side inscribed in blue with the characters zhai jie, the reverse inscribed in Manchu, both inscriptions surrounded by small double gourds and scrolling tendrils and interspersed with two bats in purplish red, all reserved on a pale green ground, within a bronze border, with an attached orange silk tassel
2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired 1949-70s.

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Lot Essay

Zhai jie is the ceremonial requirement for abstinence before one worshipped their ancestors, the Heavens or other deities, which usually lasted for three days. During this time, one should refrain from eating meat and fragrant herbs such as onions, chives, garlic and the like, consuming alcohol, and from any intimate acts.

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