A RARE WHITE JADE 'ZODIAC' PENDANT PLAQUE, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
A RARE WHITE JADE 'ZODIAC' PENDANT PLAQUE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The plaque is carved in low relief with a zodiac figure with the head of an ox and a human body, wearing long robes and holding a fly whisk. The reverse is carved with the character 'chou' (cyclical year) in seal script enclosed within a shaped cartouche. The plaque is surmounted with a Buddhist swastika symbol flanked by two catfish to one side, lingzhi sprays to the reverse.
2 ¼ in. (5.8 cm.) long
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A RARE WHITE JADE 'ZODIAC' PENDANT PLAQUE
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The plaque is carved in low relief with a zodiac figure with the head of an ox and a human body, wearing long robes and holding a fly whisk. The reverse is carved with the character 'chou' (cyclical year) in seal script enclosed within a shaped cartouche. The plaque is surmounted with a Buddhist swastika symbol flanked by two catfish to one side, lingzhi sprays to the reverse.
2 ¼ in. (5.8 cm.) long
Special Notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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