Lot Essay
This unusual carving may represent the rebus, yiye rongsheng, 'may you have an honorable ascendance overnight'.
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Property from a Private American Collection
A RARE WHITE JADE LEAF CARVING
18TH-19TH CENTURY
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A RARE WHITE JADE LEAF CARVING
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The thick leaf is carved in relief in the center with two crossed, ribbon-tied rods and on the sides with trailing vapor and a dragon that has crawled up to the rim. The stone is of even tone.
6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) long, wood stand
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The thick leaf is carved in relief in the center with two crossed, ribbon-tied rods and on the sides with trailing vapor and a dragon that has crawled up to the rim. The stone is of even tone.
6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) long, wood stand
Brought to you by
Nick Wilson
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