Lot 974. A white jade rectangular plaque, 18th-19th century; 2 ½ in. (6.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 60,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

One side is carved with a roundel of an immortal holding a bottle vase seated on an elephant, and the reverse with another roundel enclosing a four-character inscription reading taiping youxiang (may there be a peaceful reign), all below a bat with stylized openwork wings above and a stylized, openwork taotie mask below. The semi-translucent stone is of even white color.

Provenance: Lizzadro Collection, Elmhurst, Illinois, acquired prior to 1960.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Jade Carvings from Private Collections, New York, 13 September 2018