Placa de jade blanco de Hetian "Pareja de patos mandarines", dinastía Qing Beautiful Hetian white jade slab with a smooth, even and moist appearance. It shows a rectangular profile and a thin, trimmed edge. On both sides are arranged meticulous scenes executed in subtle relief; framed by a beautiful frame adorned by archaic motifs in the upper area. One of the scenes, shows a beautiful pond filled with blooming lotuses and large water lilies, where two mandarin ducks "鴛鴦" swim together in symbol of union, eternal love and happiness. The other side shows, as if continuing the scene, a more agitated sea, with a sailing ship plying its waters and a garden in the background, surrounding a building of traditional Chinese architecture. With custom-made box. Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) Measurements: 8,2 x 0,93 x 5,2 cm Weight: 110 g

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