Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 262

Lot 262

A Finely Carved Pale White Jade Archaistic Plaque, 19th Century

A Finely Carved Pale White Jade Archaistic Plaque, 19th Century
Lot 262 Details
A Finely Carved Pale White Jade Archaistic Plaque, 19th Century

清19世紀 青白玉’長宜子孫’螭龍珮

Well carved and pierced with a pair of dragons confronted beneath a ruyi head scroll as they stand atop a bi disc enclosing two pairs of phoenixes flanking the characters chang yi zi zun (blessings for future generations) incorporated into the openwork design
height 5.2" — 13.2 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $10,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

From an Important Private Collection, London, England, acquired mainly at Christie’s and Sotheby’s, London

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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