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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A RARE CARVED OPENWORK WHITE JADE PLAQUE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Details
A RARE CARVED OPENWORK WHITE JADE PLAQUE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The upper section of the plaque is intricately carved and pierced with two confronted mythical beasts. The lower circular section is carved with the characters chang yi zi sun, ‘eternal benefits for future generations’, flanked by two archaistic phoenixes.
3 7⁄8 in. (10 cm.) high, box
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The upper section of the plaque is intricately carved and pierced with two confronted mythical beasts. The lower circular section is carved with the characters chang yi zi sun, ‘eternal benefits for future generations’, flanked by two archaistic phoenixes.
3 7⁄8 in. (10 cm.) high, box
Provenance
Collection of Lillian Questiaux (1922-2003)
Brought to you by
Marco Almeida (安偉達)
SVP, Senior International Specialist, Head of Department & Head of Private Sales