A Chinese carved jade 'chilong' plaque, 18th century
A Chinese carved jade 'chilong' plaque
18th century
Jade nestled into the lid of an intricately carved metal box with vignettes of the seaside surrounded by carved floral, character, and bamboo motifs.
H: 1 7/8, W: 3 7/8, D: 2 1/2 in. (H: 4.76, W: 9.84, D: 6.35 cm. (overall))
Weight: 191.90 g (approximately)
Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
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Condition Report: Box with wear commensurate with age; jade with two old chips to edges.
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A Chinese carved jade 'chilong' plaque
18th century
Jade nestled into the lid of an intricately carved metal box with vignettes of the seaside surrounded by carved floral, character, and bamboo motifs.
H: 1 7/8, W: 3 7/8, D: 2 1/2 in. (H: 4.76, W: 9.84, D: 6.35 cm. (overall))
Weight: 191.90 g (approximately)
Provenance: Private collection, Houston, Texas.
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Condition Report: Box with wear commensurate with age; jade with two old chips to edges.
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