California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 07, 2014  Sept 07, 2014

 Lot # 3289 
AN IVORY CARVED 'ZHAIJIE' PENDANT    象牙雕老件海水紋"齋戒"牌


  • Dimension: L: 2 7/8 in (7.4 cm) W: 2 in (5.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1200

One side of the pendant is carved with Chinese characters Zhai Jie meaning abstinence within a gourd shaped panel, flanked by two auspicious bats amidst stylized clouds in openwork. The other side is similarly carved but is written in Manchurian script. The ivory with natural patina and age related imperfections.