QING DYNASTY PURPLE SANDALWOOD INLAID AND...

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Lot number	188
Estimate	4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Premier Antique & Collectibles II
Date	September 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

TIANQING WHITE JADE THREE-INLAID RUYI. Long:53cm (20.87in) , Width:12cm (4.72in) , Weight:760g (1.676lb) Carved from solid precious zitan wood with deep tone and mellow patina. The reverse side is fully incised with gilded imperial poems and multiple seal marks in neat calligraphy. Following the classic three?inlay style, three Hetian greenish?white jade plaques are embedded at head, shaft middle and terminal. The head plaque is relief?carved with eight?treasure auspicious patterns; the central plaque bears seal?script ??Shou (Longevity) ?? character; the terminal plaque features ??Peaceful Elephant?? motif. The jade is fine and lustrous with exquisite carving. Combining wood sculpture, jade carving and gilded poem inscriptions, this is an important Qing court display object symbolizing fortune and longevity, ideal for decoration and ceremonial gift?giving. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "

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