Two Chinese white jade rectangular plaques Lot n° 27

The larger is carved to one side with the scholar Wang Xizhi and his attendant watching geese, the reverse is carved with a poetic inscription and with the signature of Zigang, all below an upper border of two confronting dragons. The smaller is carved to one side with a scene from The Romance of the Western Chamber, and the other side with a poetic inscription with the signature of Zigang, all below an upper border of two confronting dragons. The larger: 5.8 cm. long, 3.7 cm. wide, 0.6 cm. thick The smaller: 5.5 cm., 3.4 cm. wide, 0.7 cm. thick Condition: Both plaques appear to be in overall good condition, one of the plaques has a few small nicks to the edge. Origin: China Period: Qing dynasty (1644-1911) Sizes: 5.80 cm. H x 3.70 cm. W x 0.60 cm. D 2.28 in. H x 1.46 in. W x 0.24 in. D