Certified Qing dynasty, Chinese white jade/nephrite fish boat with 2 fishermen. Age: Qing dynasty 1644-1911; Weight: 3 lb.10 oz. = 1650 g; Length: 11.5 in. = 29.5cm; Height: 3 in. = 8.7 cm; Condition: excellent, no defects. The surface of the base is polished and uneven. Authenticity report: genuine handmade antique. Provenance: from private collection in Florida, USA; purchased in 1980s -1990's. Estimate: $200,000-$500,000 References: Ming & Qing Dynasties ( 1368 A.D. - 1911 A.D.) In the Ming Dynasty, the most important jade artifacts are those made by famous craftsman Lu Tzu-kang. The jade plaque made by him has become the standard design which calls Tzu-kang plaque. As a result, genuine Tzu-kang plaque is valuable even during the Ming Dynasty and goes without saying for later periods. The simple criteria to identify genuine Tzu-kang plaque are the material should be top grade white Hotien jade and low relief lines for the curving characters. In the Qing Dynasty, due to the emphasis of jade artifacts from the imperial court, especial from the Emperor Chienlung himself, jade artifacts of the Qing Dynasty become the last high peak in terms of quality and quantity of Chinese jade carving history. http://www.palaceantique.com/Browse.aspx?id=614. This jade statue is accompanied by certificate of authenticity.
Condition Excellent, no defects. The surface of the base is polished and uneven, which is a sign of old technique.
Low Estimate: 100000;
High Estimate: 400000;
Original: Yes;