A RETICULATED CHICKEN BONE JADE ‘FÚ LÙ SHÒU XǏ... Lot 23

A RETICULATED CHICKEN BONE JADE ‘FÚ LÙ SHÒU XǏ - 福祿壽喜’ PADLOCK / PLAQUE / PENDANT CHINA, QING DYNASTY Of rectangular shape, it is reticulated with the ‘Secret Eight Daoist Immortals’ theme (the symbols of the eight Daoist immortals). The obverset central part is carved in low-relief with a landscape with a banana tree and a character while the reverse central part may be carved in archaistic script with the wish ‘福祿壽喜’ (Fú Lù Shòu Xǐ). L: 7,8 cm - width: 5,7 cm Weight: 50 grams *****DIMENSIONS SHOULD READ: L: 7,8 CM - WIDTH: 5,7 CM***** Note: ‘Fú Lù Shòu Xǐ’ (福祿壽喜) means good fortune, emolument (official salary), longevity and happiness. 福禄寿喜鸡骨玉牌 中国，清代 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.