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Jade 'cha wei' reticulated plaque, Ming dynasty, China, 1368-1644. Artist: Unknown

Jade 'cha wei' reticulated plaque, Ming dynasty, China, 1368-1644. Artist: Unknown

1-233-956 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

Jade 'cha wei' reticulated plaque with two dragons pursuing flaming pearl amid foliage, Ming dynasty, China, 1368-1644. A rectangular jade 'cha wei' plaque pierced behind for affixing to a belt. One end has rounded corners, as is normal for the chawei. The jade colour is greyish mottled white and is carved with two sinuous dragons pursuing a flaming pearl.

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  1. Jade
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  1. Object
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2213x2830
File Size : 18,349kb

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  1. BATEA : 406
  1. 0440000567
  1. 1-233-956
  1. 1233956
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