Carved jade plaque “Couple with heron and deer”, Qing dynasty

Quadrangular plate of carved jade, with a narrow profile and lobed edges. It shows on the front face a small scene where two characters dressed in long traditional robes are arranged, along with a stylized heron and a small deer, all framed by a large tree with twisted branches, which is set against a background of openwork details. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 6.5 x 1 x 6.6 cm

Weight: 75.8 g

Provenance:

- Current private collection, London, United Kingdom.