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HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD) OR LATER
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FOUR JADE PLAQUES
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD) OR LATER
The first is a grey and brown oblong plaque surmounted by a scrolling qilin and a phoenix; the second is a celadon and russet bi disc; the third is a dark grey and celadon oval plaque carved and pierced with a sinuous qilin; the fourth is a spinach green plaque carved in openwork with scrolling qilin.
The largest 3½ in. (9 cm.) long
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD) OR LATER
The first is a grey and brown oblong plaque surmounted by a scrolling qilin and a phoenix; the second is a celadon and russet bi disc; the third is a dark grey and celadon oval plaque carved and pierced with a sinuous qilin; the fourth is a spinach green plaque carved in openwork with scrolling qilin.
The largest 3½ in. (9 cm.) long
Provenance
The first: acquired in 1988 in Hong Kong from a private collector.
The second: acquired in 1990 in Hong Kong from a private collector.
The third: acquired in 1990 in Hong Kong from a private collector.
The fourth: acquired in 1988 in Hong Kong from Zhang-yi company.
The second: acquired in 1990 in Hong Kong from a private collector.
The third: acquired in 1990 in Hong Kong from a private collector.
The fourth: acquired in 1988 in Hong Kong from Zhang-yi company.
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