The stone is finely carved to one side with a smiling boy pointing at a flying bat. The other side is carved with a stylised shou roundel above a shaped cartouche. The jade is of an even white tone with some snow inclusions.
2¹⁄₂ in. (6.3 cm.) long

Acquired in the mid-20th century in Asia, then by descent within the family.

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Lot Essay

The boy and bat to one side of the current plaque represent a wish for good fortune and allude to a wish for male descendants. The Chinese word for bat, fu, is a homophone for good luck and happiness. The stylised shou character to the reverse brings an additional wish for longevity to the owner.