A PALE CELADON JADE OPENWORK PLAQUE, MING DYNASTY The stone of an even pale celadon jade hue, gilt mounting and pin (later additions)China, 16th – 17th century in the Ming Dynasty The plaque is of oval form, carved in two layers with a phoenix perched among the leafing stems of a chrysanthemum. The stone is of an even near white color with opaque inclusions here and there. Shape: oval Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 cmWeight: 26.5 gramsCondition: very good condition with small notches to backside Provenance: from a German private collectionAuction results comparison: Sotheby’s, IMPORTANT CHINESE ART, 13 SEPTEMBER 2017, NEW YORK, lot 219 (for a comparable plaque)明代青白玉鏤雕佩飾青白玉,鎏金鑲嵌及別針(後來加上)中国,明代十六至十七世紀 造型:橢圓形 尺寸:7 x 4.5 厘米重量:26.5 克品相:非常好,背面有小缺口 来源:德国私人收藏