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Three white jade plaques A rectangular white jade plaque
All three plaques reticulated, the first of two dragons writhing amid Of rectangular form, with two confronting reticulated gui dragons at
lingzhi; the second with a ‘double happiness’ character surmounted the top, with an incised inscription in clerical script, reversed by an
by a butterfly; the third with a central endless knot motif flanked by a incised inscription in running script, with a gilt metal mount and chain
single butterfly on the left and right. with four jade discs on the chain.
3in (7.6cm) length of the largest plaque 2 3/4in (7cm) long
$1,200 - 1,500 $1,500 - 2,500

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A white jade belt plaque with Hehe twins
19th century A white jade plaque carved with a longevity
Of rectangular form, with reticulated carving displaying the Hehe twins character
among clouds with lotus, a bat and lingzhi fungus, with a gilt metal Late Qing dynasty
mount and chain with six spherical jade beads on the chain. The ruyi-head plaque centered with a raised shou character
3 7/16in (8.7cm) long
$1,000 - 1,500 surrounded by Buddhist emblems of a parasol, lotus, fish, and

ribboned vase; the off-white stone with faint russet and icy-white

inclusions.

4 1/4 x 5in (10.8 x 12.7cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

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