June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

QING DYNASTY HETIAN JADE-ENCRUSTED WESTERN THREE SAGES THREE-FOLD SCREEN

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $5,000 - $6,000

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Description

H:21.0cm(8.27in) W:11.5cm(4.53in) Weight:740g(1.63lb)This screen is made of Hetian jade as the main body, inlaid with gold edges, and connected by gold hinges. Each jade panel is carved in low relief with the statues of the Three Saints of the West: Mahasthamaprapta on the left, Amitabha Buddha in the middle, and Guanyin on the right, surrounded by cloud patterns and exquisite flame halos. The jade is warm and transparent with natural ??? (color infiltration), and the gold inlay has a mellow patina. It is a prominent Buddhist decorative piece used in the Qing Dynasty court, with extremely high religious, artistic and collection value.

Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN

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