拍品专文
The combination of lingzhi, narcissus (shuixian) and rock (shoushi) forms the rebus zhi xian zhu shou, which expresses the wish for longevity.
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LATE QING DYNASTY
细节
A WHITE JADE PLAQUE AND A JADEITE PLAQUE
LATE QING DYNASTY
The white jade rectangular plaque is well carved in low relief on one side with a vignette of a fruiting peach tree, narcissus, and lingzhi growing from rocky ground. The reverse is carved with a four-character inscription in seal script, zhi xian zhu shou flanked by two kui dragons. The semi-translucent stone is of even white tone. The jadeite plaque is carved in openwork with a bat and a dragonfly flying amidst a flowering stem. The jadeite is semi- translucent and of greenish-white and rich green color.
2 1/8 in. (6 cm.) long, cloth presentation stand and silk cover (2)
LATE QING DYNASTY
The white jade rectangular plaque is well carved in low relief on one side with a vignette of a fruiting peach tree, narcissus, and lingzhi growing from rocky ground. The reverse is carved with a four-character inscription in seal script, zhi xian zhu shou flanked by two kui dragons. The semi-translucent stone is of even white tone. The jadeite plaque is carved in openwork with a bat and a dragonfly flying amidst a flowering stem. The jadeite is semi- translucent and of greenish-white and rich green color.
2 1/8 in. (6 cm.) long, cloth presentation stand and silk cover (2)
来源
Acquired from a prominent Philadelphia family in 1999.
注意事项
Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not
be imported into the U.S. As a convenience to our bidders, we have marked
these lots with Y. Please be advised that a purchaser¹s inability to import
any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute
grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating
in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S.,
provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery
outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature
(e.g., a string).
荣誉呈献
Michael Bass