Description A Chinese white jade ruyi shaped carved padlock plaque dating to the 19th century. The plaque features 2 mythical beasts and a 4-character inscription with a landscape quatrefoil on the reverse. Dimensions are: 2 1/2 in. tall X 3 3/4 in. wide; 6.4 cm tall X 9.5 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Provenance From a private collection in San Francisco, California.