ID 493049
Lot 638 | A SET OF TWENTY WHITE JADE BELT PLAQUES
Estimate value
$ 60 000 – 80 000
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The set is comprised of two long rectangular plaques, rounded at one end; eight rectangular plaques of varying size; and six plaques of 'tear' shape, all carved and pierced with a dragon leaping against a background of scrolling clouds, with the addition of birds in the upper corners of all but one of the rectangular plaques; and four narrow, rectangular plaques pierced with a bird in flight above scrolling flower stems. Together with a similar 'tear'-shaped plaque with later silver suspension mount.
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) the longest
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