Pair of carved jade plaques, ‘Calligraphy and Elderly Man,’ Qing dynasty

Two finely carved jade plaques. One of them, lobed in shape, depicts the figure of an elderly man accompanied by plant motifs; the other, octagonal in profile, features calligraphy on both sides. Both pieces have perforations on the upper edge for possible use as pendants. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).

Size: 4.8 x 0.4 x 4 cm; 4.2 x 0.3 x 5.3 cm

Weight: 18 g; 17 g