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A mother-of-pearl-inlaid sandalwood abstinence plaque, — A mother-of-pearl-inlaid sandalwood abstinence plaque, Qing dynasty 清 檀木嵌螺鈿齋戒牌

A mother-of-pearl-inlaid sandalwood abstinence plaque,

A mother-of-pearl-inlaid sandalwood abstinence plaque, Qing dynasty 清 檀木嵌螺鈿齋戒牌

This Qing dynasty abstinence plaque (zhai戒牌) features intricate mother-of-pearl inlay work on sandalwood, representing Buddhist or Daoist practice. The object combines decorative refinement with spiritual function characteristic of high-quality Qing decorative arts.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Eclectic

January 18, 2022

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 2020

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A mother-of-pearl-inlaid sandalwood abstinence plaque,, A mother-of-pearl-inlaid sandalwood abstinence plaque, Qing dynasty 清 檀木嵌螺鈿齋戒牌

This Qing dynasty abstinence plaque (zhai戒牌) features intricate mother-of-pearl inlay work on sandalwood, representing Buddhist or Daoist practice. The object combines decorative refinement with spiritual function characteristic of high-quality Qing decorative arts.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Sandalwood, Geometric, Luxurious, Decorative Arts, Cultural Artifact, Qing Dynasty, Inlay, Mother-Of-Pearl, Ornamental, Chinese