- 2046
A WHITE JADE 'LINGZHI' PENDANT PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
the rectangular plaque finely carved in shallow relief with a pair of confronting archaistic dragons on top, depicting a sprig of stylised changchun (periwinkle) flower, lingzhi fungi and a peach within a zhadou-shaped basket with handle, the reverse with a three-column inscription in xingshu (running script) and two seal characters wen and wan at the end, the stone of a even white tone throughout
Condition
The plaque is in overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present piece is an exquisite example of plaque pendants that contain an auspicious inscription on one side and its pictorial representation on the other. The symbolism of the gracefully carved lingzhi fungi, together with peach (symbol for longevity) and changchun (synonym for long life) flower is inscribed on the reverse, which reads ling zhi xian cao ying chang chun ('the magical power of lingzhi is reflected upon the representation of longevity'). The two seal characters wen wan at the end show that the pendant plaque was meant to be a scholar's curio.