Pale Celadon Jade 'Peach and Bat' Plaque
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A pale celadon jade 'Peach and Bat' plaque Qing Dynasty, of shaped rectangular form, one side carved in low relief with a bat in flight and fruiting peach branch over wave splashed rocks, the reverse with a four-character seal, shushan fuhai (mountain of longevity, ocean of fortune), surmounted by ruyi -shaped clouds, the stone of even pale greenish-white tone, 6.2 cm long. Provenance: Lizzadro collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired prior to 1960. Fine Chinese ceramics & works of Art, Christie's, New York, 20 March 2014, lot 2394. Fine Chinese ceramics & works of Art, Christie's, New York, 22 March 2019, lot 1757. Private collection, Melbourne.
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- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese jade, carved animals and other - bat 43
- Chinese jade, other - plaques and panels 289
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Chinese seals / chops
- jade jadeite 64
- stone and hardstone 156
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