A CELADON JADE SCROLL WEIGHT AND INSCRIBED HARDWOOD STAND

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

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A CELADON JADE SCROLL WEIGHT AND INSCRIBED HARDWOOD STAND
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The weight is of angular scroll-form with a raised section to the centre, carved with two confronting chilong and a smaller chilong to either side. There is a four-character inscription to one side reading yan nian yi shou. The hardwood stand is inscribed and gilt with a poetic inscription.
8 in. (20.3 cm.) long

Provenance

Property from a private Scottish collection, gifted to the vendor prior to 1994.

Lot Essay

The inscription to one side of the scroll weight reading yan nian yi shou is a phrase relating to the wish for longevity and would be intended to bring long life to the owner.
The upper section of the wood stand contains a poem which eulogises the superior quality and angular shape of the jade carving, comparing it to the qualities and characteristics of a gentleman (jun zi).
The text on the lower section suggests that this was inscribed for the owner of the Hall of Ziyihuang.

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