Placa de jadeita natural "Fénix", dinastia Qing Plate of natural jadeite type A, of a soft green color, with spots of intense green. Rectangular carving, with a narrow profile, it has scroll decorations on the lower and upper edges. In the center is a window-like opening, in which is inscribed the image of the head of an archaic-style phoenix in relief. Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). Measures: 55.87 x 34.90 x 6.80 mm. Weight: 35 g With Jade Identification Certificate, made by Hong King Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD (August 31, 2011). Provenance: - Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.

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