Lot 357
  • 357

A WHITE JADE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade
carved in openwork with a bat with outstretched wings above a pair of conjoined coins flanked by a peach sprig, all below lingzhi and leaf scrolls, the stone of white color with opaque creamy-white inclusions, wood stand (2)

Provenance

Acquired in Japan between 1947 and 1952 and thence by descent.

Condition

There is a fissure approximately 3/4 in. (1.9 cm). There are very minor nicks to the edges. Otherwise, in overall good condition.
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