A group of THREE JADE SCHOLAR'S OBJECTS


19th century and laterThe first a pieced wood ovoid box carved with panels of blossoming peony on the sides, the gilt metal rim on the cover inset with a domed jade plaque carved in relief with a stylized shou character surrounded by auspicious emblems; the second an unadorned cylindrical box and cover filled with vermilion seal paste; the third a circular jade box carved in high relief with zhi dragons encircling a ribboned fu medallion above auspicious emblems on the box walls separating three lion-head feet. 4 3/4in (12cm) length of ovoid box