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AN ARCHAISTIC PALE CELADON
JADE PLAQUE
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

carved in the form of a gui scepter interposed
on to a bi disc, the composite form anked by
reticulated confronting chilong above and stylized
waves and clouds below, the bi with small raised
‘grain pattern’ bosses to one side, the blade
carefully incised with a constellation above and
rolling, cresting waves and rockwork at the base,
the stone of an even color, wood stand (2)
Height 5⅛ in., 13 cm

PROVENANCE
Collection of Scott Emerson (c. 1905-?), Winea
Plantation, Georgetown, South Carolina.
Acquired from the above in 1981, and thence by
descent.

$ 10,000-15,000

Scott Emerson 1905 Winea
Plantation
1981