A group of SIX JADE PLAQUES MOUNTED TO THE COVERS OF BRASS BOXES


Late Qing/Republic periodEach plaque formerly mounted to a ruyi, of oval or ovoid outline and carved in relief, five with figures in landscapes and one with peony and butterfly; the sides of four boxes with chased decoration, one with the additional of a blue enamel coating, one with jade florets applied to the sides and one box with plain sides; the bases of four boxes stamped CHINA. 4 5/8in (11.7cm) long, the longest