A WHITE JADE INSCRIBED 'SCHOLAR' PENDANT PLAQUE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

A WHITE JADE INSCRIBED 'SCHOLAR' PENDANT PLAQUE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The oval plaque is carved to one side with a scholar and an attendant picking herbs enclosed in a panel formed by two kui dragons. The reverse is carved with a poetic inscription eulogising the scene and signed Zigang.
2 ¼ in. (5.5 cm.) long

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