Placa de jade blanco "Jardín y poema", dinastía... Lot n° 39

"子岗牌" Hetian white jade Zigang plate of white color, with subtle reddish-golden flecks and smooth, even finish. It has a rectangular shape and a thin trimmed rim in the upper area, adorned by a dense sky of ruyi clouds and pierced in the center, from where a cord adorned with a red stone hangs. These plates were very popular during the Ming-Qing eras as a decorative accessory for clothing, only used by the most influential people. The most usual themes to decorate this type of elements were: landscapes, flowers and birds, figures and animals. In this case, a scene is represented in a small garden, with three characters under a large tree. The opposite side is decorated with poems and the seal "Zigang". These plates are named after the master jade carver Lu Zigang (子岡) who left his seal on each work. With custom box Measurements: 6.1 x 0.9 x 4 cm Weight: 67 g References: - Sotheby's "Chinese Art", Hong Kong, 28/11/2018, lot 455.