Hetian jade plaque ‘Three Cups’, Qing dynasty

White jade with extensive areas of ochre and honey-coloured patina. The piece is in the form of a thin plaque with lobed edges, decorated with meticulous openwork carving and bas-relief. The decoration shows three ritual cups aligned and ornamented with bands of incised fretwork and archaic motifs. Qing dynasty (1644–1912).

Size: 6.8 x 0.7 x 4.5 cm

Weight: 35.7 g