A Chinese carved jade 'chilong' plaque, Song dynasty
A Chinese carved jade 'chilong' plaque
Song dynasty
Featuring a small chilong emphasized by dark inclusions holding onto main design of swirling patterns and potential beast head.
H: 2 1/4, W: 1, D: 1/8 in. (H: 5.72 , W: 2.54, D: 0.32 cm. (jade))
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: Overall good condition.
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A Chinese carved jade 'chilong' plaque
Song dynasty
Featuring a small chilong emphasized by dark inclusions holding onto main design of swirling patterns and potential beast head.
H: 2 1/4, W: 1, D: 1/8 in. (H: 5.72 , W: 2.54, D: 0.32 cm. (jade))
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: Overall good condition.
