A WHITE JADE 'SHOULAO' PLAQUE ON A METAL BOX, QING China, the jade 18th - earlier 19th century, the box around 1880- 1900. The translucent white jade carved and incised in high relief with Shoulao holding a peach and his gnarly cane, accompanied by a crane, below a pine springing from craggy rocks. Provenance: From the collection of Robert 'Bob' Mayer and his wife, Beatrice 'Buddy' Cummings Mayer, who were hugely influential figures in the development of contemporary art in the United States. As a founding trustee and treasurer of the board, Bob was a leading force in the success of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago in its formative years. Collectors label with number 0669 to base and again inside. Condition: The jade with some minor natural fissures and a lustrous patina. The metal with some minor spotting mostly inside and traces of use and wear. The hinge slightly loose. The green felt at the base is a later addition. Weight: 247 g Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm Note the fine floral bands incised to the sides of the box. Auction result comparison: Compare with a related box at Christies New York in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 15 - 16 March 2015, lot 3034, sold for USD $6,875. 鑲白玉壽老紋蓋盒，清代 中國，白玉為十八至十九世紀初，盒子大約為1880-1900。半透明的白玉高浮雕壽老手持仙桃和手杖，旁邊有仙鶴與石間松樹。 來源：Robert 'Bob' Mayer 及他的妻子 Beatrice 'Buddy' Cummings Mayer收藏。底部可見藏家老標簽 "0669"。Mayer一家在美國當代藝術的發展中起到了很大的作用。作為董事會的創始受託人和財務主管，Bob在芝加哥當代藝術博物館（MCA）成長初期，是其成功的領導者。 品相：白玉上有輕微的自然裂縫和潤澤的包漿。金屬盒内部有少量斑點，並有使用和磨損痕跡。 鉸鏈稍微鬆動。 底座的綠色毛氈是後來添加的。 重量：247 克 尺寸：11.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 厘米