A large white jade reticulated plaque

Of thin section shaped like a lock, reticulated with the Hehe twins walking amid rocks and auspicious vegetation, the matrix displaying a faint ivory hue (chipped); together with an off-white jade rectangular cup plate with cusped corners, carved in relief with dragons surrounding the floriform cup support, the slightly pitted surfaces of the matrix showing some russet staining. Plaque 5 3/8in (13.5cm) long - Sold for $4,000 plus Premium and tax

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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco