A Chinese carved white jade dragon plaque, 18th century
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Description
A Chinese carved white jade dragon plaque
18th century
With drilled hole to upper center.
H: 2 3/8, W: 1 7/8, D: 1/8 in.
H: 6.03, W: 4.76, D: 0.32 cm.
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there, through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
18th century
With drilled hole to upper center.
H: 2 3/8, W: 1 7/8, D: 1/8 in.
H: 6.03, W: 4.76, D: 0.32 cm.
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there, through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
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Condition
Overall good condition.
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A Chinese carved white jade dragon plaque, 18th century
Estimate $100 - $200
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