Large jade plaque “Fishes”, Qing dynasty

Set of two carved jade plaques of greenish tonality with golden spots. First, there is a large plate carved in the form of two elongated fish with open mouth and intense look, with the body covered with scales and a large flared tail; which are joined in the center by a succession of carved and openwork geometric elements. The upper part is composed by a smaller triangular plate, adorned by relief motifs of small sinuous and elongated dragons, pearls and scrolls. 

Size: 22.2 x 0.5 x 18 cm; 6.7 x 0.6 x 16.4 cm

Total weight: 620 g