Details
The jade is carved and pierced as two confronting phoenix below a peony roundel. The stone is of an even white tone and is set in a gold-metal mount.
The jade, 218 in. (5.4 cm.) diam, with metal mount
Provenance
Acquired in the mid-20th century in Asia, then by descent within the family.
Special notice
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Lot Essay

The combination of phoenix and peonies, seen on the current plaque, represents high rank, honour, prosperity and righteousness.

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