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Astrological Plaques

Astrological Plaques. Antique astrological or zodiac plaques are very desirable. They have a mystical feel and are excellent for home decor.

Below are some examples and price guides of astrological plaques including a Chinese white jade plaque of the Ram and a set of jadeite plaques.

Chinese White Jade Astrological Ram-Head (Yang) Plaque

Chinese White Jade Astrological Ram-Head (Yang) Plaque, the Figure with hands in Chinese Robes holding a Scroll, with 18K yellow gold hanger marked “750”. Total weight 40.2 grams. Height without gold hanger 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm.).

Sold for US$1,500 at Eddie’s Auction in 2022

Tibetan/Nepalese Gilt Copper Zodiac Plaque

Tibetan/Nepalese Gilt Copper Zodiac Plaque Late 19th /early 20th Century. The rectangular panel with a raised demon holding a circular rondel with a segmented outer border depicting the twelve signs of the Zodiac, the inner band with additional motifs, the spandrels and outer borders inlaid with turquoise and red slate flakes, the reverse incised with a stylized flower.Size: 12 x 9 in.

Sold for US$300 at Sarasota Estate Auction in 2022

A Chinese Twelve Zodiac Silver Plaque

A Chinese Twelve Zodiac Silver Plaque, Qing Dynasty, Size: 950.4cm, Weight: 131.6g.

Sold for US$425 at Oriental Treasure Culture & Art Company in 2022

A jadeite Zodiac plaque set

A jadeite Zodiac plaque set

Sold for A$60,000 at SMORGON Pty Ltd in 2022

CHINESE HETIAN YELLOW JADE PLAQUE

CHINESE HETIAN YELLOW JADE PLAQUE WITH CARVED ‘CHINESE ZODIAC’

Sold for US$2,000 at Merces Gallery LLC in 2022