ID 861970
Lot 3039 | AN IMPERIAL WHITE JADE CIRCULAR 'DRAGON' PLAQUE
Estimate value
HKD 200 000 – 300 000
WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
The plaque is intricately carved and pierced with two dragons flanking the characters wan shou ('boundless longevity') above a flaming pearl and crashing waves. The stone is of a pale tone with some paler snowy inclusions and brown flecks.
6 in. (15.5 cm.) diam.
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty, Wanli period |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty, Wanli period |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 18 Chater Road Central Hong Kong Hong Kong | ||||||||||||||
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