Page 14 - Christies Pavillion Sale Fine Chinese Works of Art April 2016 Hong Kong

15 PROPERTY FROM AN ASIAN FAMILY
COLLECTION
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A WHITE JADE PLAQUE

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The plaque is carved in the centre on
one side with a rectangular cartouche
depicting an aged scholar holding a staff in
a landscape with pine trees and a pavilion,
the other side with a poetic inscription
followed by a Zigang signature. The top is
carved on both sides with a pair of stylised
dragons and the bottom with scrolls. The
semi-translucent stone is of an even white
tone.
2Ω in. (6.3 cm.) long

HK$100,000-150,000
US$13,000-19,000

清 白玉高士圖牌

PROPERTY FROM AN ASIAN FAMILY
COLLECTION

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AN INSCRIBED PALE
CELADON SNUFF BOTTLE

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The snuff bottle is incised and gilt on one
side with narcissus and lingzhi emerging
from behind a pierced rock underneath
a pine tree, the other side with a poetic
inscription about a birthday celebration
attended by immortals. The stone is of
an even tone with a slight greyish-green
tinge.
2¬ in. (6.4 cm.) high, stopper

HK$80,000-150,000
US$11,000-19,000

清 青白玉芝仙祝壽鼻煙壺