A CELADON JADE CARVING OF A SAGE AND BOYS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

standing, holding a ruyi-scepter on one hand, the sage with long hair, mustache and beard, flanked by two figures, an elderly man proffering books and a young boy holding a peach, a double-gourd and a double-fish group below a chime hang from a staff at the back of the group, the stone of a pale even color with two opaque and russet inclusions

Replica Shoes 's New York, 25th-26th February 1982, lot 377.

The surface with minor wear and a few small nicks, otherwise the carving is in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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The present piece of a sage, an acolyte and an elderly scholar all amidst auspicious symbols conveys a wish for a long successful academic career, as such it would have been an appropriate gift for an aspiring scholar.