Celadon Jade Double Gourd Plaque with Bat and Vine Carvings

A celadon jade 'double gourd' plaque Qing Dynasty of elegant…
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A celadon jade 'double gourd' plaque Qing Dynasty of elegant flattened double gourd form, the plaque carved on one side with the character Da on the upper section and Ji on the lower section, and with two bats at the waist in pierced relief, the reverse with trailing stems of fruiting gourd vine in high relief, using areas of russet suffusions to highlight the carving in the otherwise pale greenish stone, box 8 cm

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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.

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