Lot Essay
See a yellow jade plaque, dating to the 18th century, carved with a comparable scene of Laozi riding a buffalo to one side, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3 June 2013, lot 3329.
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18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE 'LAOZI' PLAQUE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The plaque is carved with Laozi riding a buffalo with his attendant following behind, in a rocky landscape with a pavilion in the distance and pine and wutong trees. The stone is of an even white tone, with a tiny area of russet skin to the top edge.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The plaque is carved with Laozi riding a buffalo with his attendant following behind, in a rocky landscape with a pavilion in the distance and pine and wutong trees. The stone is of an even white tone, with a tiny area of russet skin to the top edge.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long
Provenance
From a private collection in the UK.
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