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CHINA - Lot 280
CHINA Round-shaped white jade ruyi plate, with central decoration of the double Happiness character, xi, finely carved in high relief, surmounted by a bat, and two swastika under the wrapped parasol, flanked on one side by a flower stalk and on the other by the victory banner; the lower part adorned with two mirrored catfish (nian nian) linked by their knotted tails. (Minor chips around the edges). 13.9 x 14.4 cm The double xi character symbolizes double Happiness and represents an auspicious wish at a wedding. The two intertwined catfish are pronounced "nian nian", homophone of year after year, symbolizing marital fidelity and unity.
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