A Chinese ax-form carved jade plaque and cicada toggle, Ming dynasty or earlier
A Chinese ax-form carved jade plaque and cicada toggle
Ming dynasty or earlier
One with previous collector's sticker to verso. Sold with associated storage box. (2).
H: 2 3/8, W: 1 5/8, D: 1/4 in. (H: 6.03, W: 4.13, D: 0.64 cm. (largest))
Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong. Lot 20 to 27,Lot 173 to 179,and Lot 225 to 235 are from the same collector.
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Condition Report: One with minor old chip; both with natural inclusions throughout and in overall good condition.
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A Chinese ax-form carved jade plaque and cicada toggle
Ming dynasty or earlier
One with previous collector's sticker to verso. Sold with associated storage box. (2).
H: 2 3/8, W: 1 5/8, D: 1/4 in. (H: 6.03, W: 4.13, D: 0.64 cm. (largest))
Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong. Lot 20 to 27,Lot 173 to 179,and Lot 225 to 235 are from the same collector.
Click here for high resolution images.
Condition Report: One with minor old chip; both with natural inclusions throughout and in overall good condition.
