PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH COLLECTOR OF JADE CARVINGS AND SNUFFBOTTLES A RETICULATED JADE ‘PEACH’ PLAQUE CHINA, POSSIBLY MING DYNASTY Carved out of a single piece of white jade with russet inclusions. With a reticulated decor of five peaches, leaves, rocks and a lingbi rock. L: 9 cm - width: 7,5 cm Weight: 102,7 grams Provenance: Property from a French collector: a collection of jade and stone carvings and snuff bottles assembled over two decades. Pieces either bought privately or at public auction. Note: The peach (tao - 桃) signifies the second month of the lunar calendar. It symbolizes marriage, spring, justice and especially Daoist immortality (longevity). It is also one of the Three Abundances (Three Plenties). “桃纹”玉牌 中国，可能为明代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.