LOT 398 PAIR OF CARVED JADE HANGING CHIMES, QIN
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Stand Height(each): 19 3/4" Width(each): 12 1/8" Jade Height(each): 5 1/4" Width(each): 10 1/8" Weight(each): 1015g The jade plaque carved in shape of musical jade stone gong (Qin), is a ministerial emblem and a symbol of the exercise of discrimination and of felicity, one of The Eight Precious Things, also known as the Eight Treasures, or babao in Chinese, are auspicious symbols of good fortune. The nephrite stone is decorated on both sides with shallow relief five Fu bats borne toward the centralized Longevity Shou character medallion, bordered by stylized clouds simulated the archaic Taotie mask of the seeing eyes. The Jade plaque is connected by a Fu-bat shaped central enameled cloisonne work link supported and held by elaborately open work carved hardwood frame stand in floral foliate motif. The nephrite jade shows pale-creme color with shades of attractive darker golden-russet arrangement of various inclusions, with moist milky appearance. A stone chime, Qing, is an ancient musical instrument rather like a bell, it was an L shaped stone suspended by a string and struck with a stick. Originally some of the stones were of made of jade. The chime is important in symbolism because Qing means high ranking official and Qing to celebrate. Sometimes two Qing are shown placed together to form a rectangle to represent doubling the wish for an official appointment. Condition Overall in EXCELLENT condition. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. LAUREN Galleries shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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2018年8月17-18日
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