AN ARCHAISTIC PALE CELADON JADE PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

carved in the form of a gui scepter interposed on to a bi disc, the composite form flanked by reticulated confronting chilong above and stylized waves and clouds below, the bi with small raised 'grain pattern' bosses to one side, the blade carefully incised with a constellation above and rolling, cresting waves and rockwork at the base, the stone of an even color, wood stand (2)

Collection of Scott Emerson (c. 1905-?), Winea Plantation, Georgetown, South Carolina.
Acquired from the above in 1981, and thence by descent.

There is an approx 1/4 in. chip to the edge of the disc on the back of the carving. There are scattered minute nicks along the edges and wear to the surface appropriate to age and use.
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