A Chinese white jade ruyi shaped carved padlock plaque dating to the 19th century. The plaque features 2 mythical beasts and a 4-character inscription with a landscape quatrefoil on the reverse. Dimensions are: 2 1/2 in. tall X 3 3/4 in. wide; 6.4 cm tall X 9.5 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It is in good condition. Provenance: From a private collection in San Francisco, California. High resolution photos can be found at: https://oag.smugmug.com/Asian-Decorative-Arts-March-2020