Lot 182 , A Chinese pale celadon jade ‘qilin’ plaque, 17th century, mounted on a Japanese green enamelled cigarette box

A Chinese pale celadon jade ‘qilin’ plaque, 17th century, mounted on a Japanese green enamelled cigarette box, the rectangular jade openwork plaque carved in opework with a qilin amid scrolling tendrils and leaves, running on rock work, 7.2cm x 4.3cm, the gilt interior of the cigarette box, engraved with birds and foliage, box width 16.3cm, jade in good condition, chip to enamel on box
£200-300

Condition:
The jade plaque has been glued and inset into the top, but from above appears to be in good condition, with typical minor inclusions to the stone. The enamel cigarette box has a splinter chip loss to the base. The inner liner which fits into the lower part of the box is loose and the hinge is slightly bent outward at the back.

Sold for £1,100