A spinach jade lock-shaped plaque A spinach jade lock-shaped plaque

A spinach jade lock-shaped plaque

Reference: ART100619

The plaque is shaped as a ruyi-head shaped lockplate, it is inscribed to one side with 'changming fugui', which may be translated as 'wish you long life and riches', and to the other side with 'zhuangyuan jidi', which may be translated as, 'may you be conferred the highest title in the imperial examinations'. The stone is of a deep green tone with dark flecked inclusions.

Condition: appears to be in overall good condition.