Jade Peach
Accession
Identifier: ACC-2019-95
Content Description
A jade (mutton fat nephrite) carving of a peach with relief carvings of leaves, brances and a bat. The piece was purchased by Stella O.H. Lee from Joe Chan, owner of the Pacific Jade House. Chan's father was a jade dealer in Hong Kong. He was able to acquire some excellent pieces during the time that many Hong Kong collectors were liquidating their collections in order to raise fund to emigrate to other parts of the world before the return of Hong Kong to China occurred.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1900-2000
Extent
1 items
Source
- Choy, Timothy Y.C. (Donor, Person)