Double-panelled carved white jade ‘Landscape’, Qing dynasty

Carved white jade, with reddish and amber flecks, part of the ‘skin’ of the jade itself. Composed of two rectangular plates carved on both sides, with meticulous relief details showing a beautiful traditional landscape, with rugged mountains, small trees, stylised herons and small characters engaged in various activities. Both jade pieces are set in a custom-made wooden frame of reddish and orange colours, elaborately decorated with archaic, openwork and relief patterns.  Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later. 

Size: 41,4 x 8,2 x 35 cm