A Chinese white jade plaque dating from the 18th century. The plaque is carved on both sides with a dragon and phoenix encircling a rectangular vignette of a flowering branch and a lotus. Dimensions are: 2 5/8 inches tall X 1 5/8 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It is in good condition with a few miniscule chips in a corner. Provenance: From the estate of Mr. Ng of San Francisco, CA. Mr. Ng was close to the Taiwan Nationalist government and Chiang Kai-shek's family. 來自吳灼德遺產。吳灼德（1884-1981）50-70年代為舊金山僑領，至德總會領導。於台灣國民政府關係密切。多次前往台灣見過蔣介石蔣經國父子，以及嚴家淦等黨國政要。蔣介石蔣經國父子曾為吳先生題字祝壽。 High resolution images can be found at: https://file.ac/BGPIyYiG1-k/