TWO PALE CELADON JADE INSCRIBED PLAQUES QING DYNASTY

both carved in shallow relief, one depicting a scholar sitting under a pine tree with a crane in flight above, with a reticulated dragon forming the suspension loop, the other depicting a meiren in a garden playing a zither, suspended from a cord strung with a coral bead and seed pearls, the reverse of both with poetic inscriptions (2)

The first plaque: the tail of the dragon has been polished down on one side. The second plaque: in overall good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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