Two jade openwork plaques Qing dynasty, 19th century, one…
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Two jade openwork plaques Qing Dynasty, 19th century, one carved in the form of a butterfly, the reverse mounted with a clasp as a brooch, the whitish stone with a faint russet vein; and another of ruyi head form with three bats and pendant qing, the pale celadon stone with slight opaque mottling, wood stands, (4), 9.5 cm long; and 9 cm long

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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