Lot 243. A rare imperial pale celadon jade scroll clasp, Qianlong incised yu shang four-character mark and of the period (1736-1795); 2 3/4 in. (6.9 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000. Price realised HKD 81,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The convex side is carved in low relief with an archaistic bird's head above angular scrolls on the longer tab, the shorter tab with a slit, the concave reverse carved with the four-character mark. The stone is of a pale greenish-white tone with a soft polish. 

Provenance: Acquired in Guangzhou, China before 1949, and then in Hong Kong by the father of the present owners.