An elaborate Chinese celadon jade Qing or musical chime 19th century
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £8500
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Description
An elaborate Chinese celadon jade Qing or musical chime 19th century, formed as a large plaque, carved with a ruyi sceptre, a vase, bats, clouds and other auspicious symbols, all suspended from a smaller plaque carved with a shuangxi character to one side (meaning double or wedded joy), and supported from a wood frame, 50cm overall. (2)
Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, no.31 for another jade Qing.
