A BEIGE JADE PIERCED 'DRAGONFISH' PLAQUE AND A PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE CARVING OF A GOOSE, THE DRAGONFISH PLAQUE, YUAN-MING DYNASTY (1279-1644) THE GOOSE CARVING, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The teardrop-shaped plaque is carved and pierced with a dragonfish amongst foliage and berries, the reverse is pierced for attachment. The stone is of a caramel tone. The goose is carved with its wings raised upwards and its legs tucked under its body, the stone is of an even pale tone with minor russet inclusions.
The larger, 2.3/4 in. (7 cm.) long
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The teardrop-shaped plaque is carved and pierced with a dragonfish amongst foliage and berries, the reverse is pierced for attachment. The stone is of a caramel tone. The goose is carved with its wings raised upwards and its legs tucked under its body, the stone is of an even pale tone with minor russet inclusions.
The larger, 2.3/4 in. (7 cm.) long