Lot Essay
The poem praises the quality of the jade plaque and wishes blessings on future generations.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE GERARD ARNHOLD
A WHITE JADE PENDANT
18TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE PENDANT
18TH CENTURY
The shaped rectangular pendant is carved at the top with ruyi clouds, and on one side with a four-character inscription, changyi zisun (peace and prosperity for all sons and grandsons), and on the reverse with a poem preceded by yuzhi (imperially made) and the title of the poem, The semi-translucent stone is of even white color, and is pierced for suspension and tied with an amber bead.
3 ¼ in. (8.1 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
The shaped rectangular pendant is carved at the top with ruyi clouds, and on one side with a four-character inscription, changyi zisun (peace and prosperity for all sons and grandsons), and on the reverse with a poem preceded by yuzhi (imperially made) and the title of the poem, The semi-translucent stone is of even white color, and is pierced for suspension and tied with an amber bead.
3 ¼ in. (8.1 cm.) high
Provenance
Christie's London, 7 June 1993, lot 168.
The Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010) Collection, São Paolo.
The Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010) Collection, São Paolo.
Brought to you by
Olivia Hamilton