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A WHITE JADE PLAQUE 15
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The rectangular plaque is carved on one
side depicting an aged scholar playing the
zither underneath a wutong tree, the other
side with a poetic inscription.
2º in. (5.8 cm.) long, box
HK$180,000-260,000
US$24,000-34,000
清 白玉「彈秋思」牌
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A LARGE JADEITE ‘DRAGON’
BELT HOOK
LATE QING DYNASTY
The stone is finely carved with a
characteristic curved shaft terminating in a
dragon-head hook, opposite two sinuous
chilong dragons in high relief. The reverse
side is carved with a tab for attachment.
The stone ranges from deep verdant-
green to pale greenish-white with areas of
opaque russet inclusions.
4æ in. (12 cm.) long
HK$40,000-60,000
US$5,200-7,800
晚清 翠玉龍紋帶鉤
