California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1262 
AN IMPERIAL SPINACH JADE 'INSCRIPTION' MUSIC CHIME    清乾隆 碧玉描金雲龍紋禦製詩文磬


  • Dimension: Height with stand: 14 7/8 in (37.8 cm) Width: 11 3/8 in (28.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $15000
  • Estimate To: $32000

The jade is finely decorated in gilt on one side with two ferocious dragons chasing a flaming pearl pierced with an opening for suspension, flanking inscription to the center in seal script; the reverse is decorated with similar pattern with two dragons flanking seal script inscription. Accompanied with a zitan stand. Qing Dynasty Qianlong period.