The jade plaque carved in shape of musical jade stone gong (Qin), is a ministerial emblem and a symbol of the exercise of discrimination and of felicity, one of The Eight Precious Things, also known as the Eight Treasures, or babao in Chinese, are auspicious symbols of good fortune. The nephrite stone is decorated on both sides with shallow relief with stylized clouds simulated the scrolling archaic dragons chasing the centralized Shou medallion. The Jade plaque is connected by a Fu-bat shaped central enameled cloisonne work link supported and held by elaborately open work carved hardwood frame stand in floral foliate motif. The nephrite jade shows spinach-green color with shades of darker inclusions, with moist milky appearance.

Dimension (Jade): 203.2mm L x 101.6mm W (Stand): 19-1/2" H x 12-1/4" W
Weight: 648.4g A stone chime ? Qing is an ancient musical instrument rather like a bell, it was an ‘L’ shaped stone suspended by a string and struck with a stick. Originally some of the stones were of made of jade. The chime is important in symbolism because ? Qing means ‘high ranking official’ and ? Qing ‘celebrate’. Sometimes two Qing's are shown placed together to form a rectangle to represent ‘doubling’ the wish for an official appointment.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.

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