April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A Chinese carved jade oval plaque with a figure of Liu Hai in a landscape 松下童子白玉牌饰
18th / 19th century 十八或十九世纪
Likely a ruyi scepter element, depicting the deity holding a string of coins over his shoulder, standing amidst rockwork under a pine tree, with clouds surrounding mountains, a descending bat at the top; concave underside unpolished with two drilled holes, the stone of greyish-white with patches of russet; brocade box.
L: 5 1/8 in.
PROVENANCE:
West End Antiques, Winnetka, Illinois
Property from a private collection, Bethesda, Maryland, acquired from the above, August 14, 1981
Sold for $1,260
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Likely a ruyi scepter element, depicting the deity holding a string of coins over his shoulder, standing amidst rockwork under a pine tree, with clouds surrounding mountains, a descending bat at the top; concave underside unpolished with two drilled holes, the stone of greyish-white with patches of russet; brocade box.
PROVENANCE:
West End Antiques, Winnetka, Illinois
Property from a private collection, Bethesda, Maryland, acquired from the above, August 14, 1981
