The rounded rectangular-form plaque is carved with a central aperture enclosing a small standing boy, surrounded by the Twelve Earthly Branches in low relief. The edges of the plaque are carved with a sinuous dragon and phoenix between swirling clouds. The reverse is carved with the Eight Trigrams, bagua. The stone is of a pale tone with russet and opaque white inclusions.
3.1/2 in. (9 cm.) long

Christie's London, 16 December 1996, lot 169
Ben Janssens Ltd., London.
Collection of the late Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010)

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