Chinese White Jade Plaque with Dragons, Ming
A Chinese white jade carved plaque dating from the Ming dynasty. The plaque features a 4-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl among floral tracery.
Dimensions: 2 inches tall X 4 1/4 inches wide; 5.1 cm tall X 10.8 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: It is in overall good condition with natural seams and inclusions.
Provenance: From a private collection in San Francisco, California. A similar carved jade plaque was sold at Sotheby’s New York on September 16, 2014 as lot 570.
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A Chinese white jade carved plaque dating from the Ming dynasty. The plaque features a 4-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl among floral tracery.
Dimensions: 2 inches tall X 4 1/4 inches wide; 5.1 cm tall X 10.8 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: It is in overall good condition with natural seams and inclusions.
Provenance: From a private collection in San Francisco, California. A similar carved jade plaque was sold at Sotheby’s New York on September 16, 2014 as lot 570.
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