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1097 1097 (two views) Zhong Zhuo, the individual for whom the seal was
made, probably served as a government oficial,
A WHITE JADE RECTANGULAR PLAQUE THE PROPERTY OF A LADY which is indicated by the character chen that
18TH CENTURY precedes his name on the frst seal. Wan Qing,
1098 which is inscribed on the second seal, may be a
The plaque is carved in low relief on one side with A WHITE JADE ‘DOUBLE’ SEAL hao or sobriquet of Zhong Zhuo.
a boy playing with a ruyi scepter beneath heaped
cloud scrolls, and on the other with a basket of fruit 18TH-19TH CENTURY Compare the small white jade ‘double’ seal of
beneath a musical stone hanging amidst clouds The two conjoined, square seals are surmounted comparable size (4.6 cm.) comprised of two small
surrounding a hole for suspension. The stone by a chilong grasping a lingzhi sprig in its mouth. square blocks joined by the entwined bodies
is of a fne white tone with some minor cloudy The bases of the seal are crisply carved, one with of the two chilong carved on top, dated Qing
inclusions and faws. four characters reading chen Zhong Zhuo yin, and dynasty, illustrated in Jade, The Ultimate Treasure
the other, Wan Qing. The stone is of an even white of Ancient China, Ontario, Canada, 2000, p. 180,
2º in. (5.7 cm.) high color with areas of faint russet color to the surface no. 107-11.
at the top.
$12,000-15,000 2 in. (5 cm.) long 清十八/十九世紀 白玉螭龍鈕雙聯章

$15,000-20,000

清十八世紀 白玉如意童子紋珮 PROVENANCE

Acquired in the mid-20th century, and thence by
descent to the present owner.

1098 (impression) 1098

1099-1100 No Lots