Age: Qing Dynasty

Description: A very fine white jade plaque carved with undulating scroll patterns at the top surrounding a pierced hole for suspension. The face carved with a prunus blossom using a technique of light incise work. The reverse with a poem carved delicately with skillful calligraphy and two seal marks. The whole in a white stone of fairly even colour and a consistent polish throughout.

Size: 2 1/4", 5.70cm.

Provenance: New York home, acquired in 1960-70's.

Condition Report: An old white jade pendant with calligraphy appears to be in very good condition, there is a slight flea bite on the edge of the side with calligraphy in the bottom left corner next to the square seal, other than that, there are natural fissures and inclusions in the stone with other very small flea bites polished down on the outside edge possible. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.

The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Jade keywords: Jade, jadeite, nephrite, burmese, xinjiang, hetian, qianlong, imperial, white, mutton fat, beijing, suzhou, ming, song, yuan, jin, liao, toggle, pendant, belthook, belt hook, chinese, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique, carved, polished,