A Chinese carved jade plaque dating from the Ming dynasty or earlier. The plaque is carved with a scene of 3 cranes in a lotus pond. Dimensions are: 3 inches tall X 4 3/8 inches wide, 7.62 cm X 11.11 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Significant wear and chipping to the foot. Provenance: From a private New York collection. High resolution images can be found here.