AN IMPERIAL WHITE JADE CIRCULAR `DRAGON` PLAQUE

Lot 3039
29.11.2022 13:30UTC +08:00
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HKD 200 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationHong Kong, Hong Kong
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Lot 3039 | AN IMPERIAL WHITE JADE CIRCULAR 'DRAGON' PLAQUE
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HKD 200 000 – 300 000
AN IMPERIAL WHITE JADE CIRCULAR 'DRAGON' PLAQUE

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.

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