California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 13, 2015  June 13, 2015

 Lot # 5778 
A WHITE JADE 'PAVILLION AND FIGURES' TABLE SCREEN    白玉雕亭臺樓閣人物配詩文插牌


  • Dimension: Height: 5 5/16 in (13.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4500

Of rectangular shape, the jade is finely carved to the front with a mountainous landscape. An elderly figure standing upon a rocky cliff holding a staff with both hands talking to a young attendant underneath on an arched bridge over flowing stream. To his front with an ascending path, with pine, plum, and wutong issuing from rocky outcrops. Above them is a pavillion upon a hanging cliff below the cloud line. The reverse incised in gilt with imperial poem and seal marks. Set into a zitan stand, it is carved and pierced with archaistic scrolls on the apron.