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QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Details
A WHITE JADE 'TAOTIE' PLAQUE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The plaque is of quatrefoil lobed form and is carved on both sides with archaistic taotie motifs, flanked by a pair of rope-form loop handles. The jade is of an even white tone.
2 ¾ in. (7.2 cm.) wide
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The plaque is of quatrefoil lobed form and is carved on both sides with archaistic taotie motifs, flanked by a pair of rope-form loop handles. The jade is of an even white tone.
2 ¾ in. (7.2 cm.) wide
Provenance
Property from a Private Asian Collection, predominantly assembled in the 1980s and 1990s.
Special notice
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