Lot 396
  • 396

A GROUP OF ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUES |

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • The largest: 16.3 cm, 6 3/8  in.
comprising: a partially calcified jade chilong plaque'; a partially calcified jade 'mythical beast' plaque; a partially calcified jade taotie plaque

Provenance

Collection of Richard Drew (1938-2017).

Condition

The plaques are in general good condition with some minor nicks to the extremities for all. The larger plaque and small taotie plaque with some losses to the ends. The larger plaque with a small aperture close to the centre.
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