TWO CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVINGS, MYTHICAL BEAST AND POEM PLAQUE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), two celadon jade carvings with orange-brown russet inclusions comprising one recumbent mythical beast in the Ming Dynasty taste carved with armored ruyi flower form plates and flaming tail, height: 1", width: 2", depth: 3/4"; and a rectangular plaque with scalloped ends is carved in relief with a watery landscape of a boat leaving a bay with forlorn figure and pair of ducks opposed by a five line poem, height: 2 1/2", width: 1 1/2", depth: 1/4".

Some surface wear, a hole in plaque for suspension.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”