A Chinese White Jade 'Double Phoenix' Belt Plaque, Ming Dynasty
明 白玉鏤雕雙鳳紋帶板
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The rectangular reticulated plaque carved with two opposing phoenix in flight, one with streaming tail feathers, the other with scrolled tail feathers, all against delicate scrollwork, now set in an Arts and Crafts foliate mount, possibly American, set with jadeite beads.
Note:
The quality of the carving and the jade, as well as the phoenix motifs strongly suggest the present plaque may have belonged to a member of the Imperial court. The phoenix traditionally has been associated with the Empress and princely consorts, as the five-clawed dragon was associated with the Emperor and higher-rank princes.
Length of plaque 2 in., 5 cm.
Property from the Collection of Dr. Nate Ivey, Washington, D.C.
This lot is located in New York.

Property from the Collection of Dr. Nate Ivey, Washington, D.C.
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Generally overall good condition; Some lighter inclusions within the jade, slight oxidation to metal mounts.

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