Christie's. Fine Chinese Jade Carvings from Private Collections, New York, 13 September 2018
A white jade pendant, 18th century
Lot 954. A white jade pendant, 18th century; 3 ¼ in. (8.1 cm.) high. Estimate USD 18,000 - USD 25,000. Price realised USD 237,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The shaped rectangular pendant is carved at the top with ruyi clouds, and on one side with a four-character inscription, changyi zisun (peace and prosperity for all sons and grandsons), and on the reverse with a poem preceded by yuzhi (imperially made) and the title of the poem, The semi-translucent stone is of even white color, and is pierced for suspension and tied with an amber bead.
Provenance: Christie's London, 7 June 1993, lot 168.
The Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010) Collection, São Paolo.
Note: The poem praises the quality of the jade plaque and wishes blessings on future generations.