Lot 442
Cloisonné Enamel Box and Jade Plaque, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Lot 442 Details
Cloisonné Enamel Box and Jade Plaque, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
With a floral motif throughout, the cloisonné body decorated with scrolling lotus and prunus flowers against a turquoise ground, the lid inlaid with a carved jade pendant depicting a branch of chrysanthemum and two butterflies
height 4.7" — 12 cm.
Estimate $3,000-$4,000
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Provenance:
Lots 431 to 451- A Collection of Ming and Qing Dynasty Jade Carvings from an Important Montreal Private Collection. Most of the pieces acquired during the 1970's and 1980's from the UK
Note:
The butterfly (hudie) is a symbol for feminine beauty and romance, whereas the chrysanthemum has associations with abundance and longevity. Hence this jade plaque would have been a very auspicious gift for a lady