A Dark Celadon Jade Imperial 'Book Cover' Plaque, Qianlong Period, 18th Century
清 乾隆「慎德念功」青玉填金双龙纹册页
The rectangular form jade book page demonstrating sea-green tone, the front incised and gilded with a pair of ferocious confronting dragons above rocks and waves, inscribed with the four-character title ‘Shen De Nian Gong’, the reverse inscribed ‘In honour of the Gurkha tribute elephant horse to the capital Beijing. Preface. The Gurkha war since…’
jade 5.5 x 3.3 in — 14 x 8.5 cm
December 08, 2022
Estimate $6,000-$8,000
Realised: $43,200
Asian Art
Waddington’s Asian Art department is Canada’s leader in serving the demands of the rapidly growing Asian art market. Specializing in jade, paintings, porcelain, religious works of art, textiles, woodblock and export wares, we present works from China, Japan, Korea, South East Asia, South Asia, and the Himalayan region.