Jade Gui ancien de Hetian

This Hetian jade *gui* (ceremonial tablet) served as a high-ranking ritual object in ancient times. It features an imposing, stately form, with jade of a mellow, lustrous quality. The entire surface is covered in "ancient patina" (*qin*)—stains acquired over centuries—which lends the piece a weathered texture and a rich, aged *baojiang* (patina/sheen). One side is incised with passages of poetry in an elegant, fluid semi-cursive script (*xingkai*), interspersed with various seals modeled after ancient styles; the incisions reveal a steady, masterful hand. The reverse side is delicately carved with motifs of auspicious clouds and the "five blessings," symbolizing enduring good fortune and the arrival of auspicious omens. Combining the form of a ritual artifact with poetic inscriptions, seal carvings, and propitious motifs, this piece exudes a profound sense of antiquity. Such examples are rare, making it an excellent choice for a specialized collection of ancient jade or as an elegant display piece for a scholar’s ??studio. (Height: 22 cm; Width: 6.5 cm; Weight: 289 g)
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