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THREE JADE ARCHAISTIC PLAQUES
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The frst, of teardrop shape, is carved in high relief on the front with a chilong and the
concave reverse is carved with a wave border. A small hole is at the top. The second,
of oval shape, is carved in high relief on the top with two chilong circling the central
aperture, and the underside is carved with an archaistic scroll pattern. The third, of
domed, oval shape, is well carved on the top with a chilong surrounding the central
aperture, the reverse is concave.
3¡, 2√ and 2¿ in. (8.7, 7.3 and 5.5 cm.) long, two boxes
(3)
$5,000-7,000
PROVENANCE
The Erwin Harris Collection, Miami, Florida.
明 玉螭龍紋牌三件
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