A Grey and White Jade 'Lotus' Brush Washer, Xi
A Grey and White Jade 'Lotus' Brush Washer, Xi
YUAN/MING DYNASTY
元/明 白玉蓮紋洗
the ovoid stone of creamy pale tone streaked with various charcoal channels, hollowed to a bell-shape with a slightly convex petaloid mouth rim, the interior smooth, and exterior worked with floral blossoms issuing from winding vines, reticulated at one side to suggest a handle, all raised above a high stand carved en suite with lotus blossoms and seedpods.
Length 5 1/4 in., 13.5 cm.
Asian Art
Stone and stand each in overall good stable condition. The stone with natural fissures throughout.
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A Grey and White Jade 'Lotus' Brush Washer, Xi
YUAN/MING DYNASTY
元/明 白玉蓮紋洗
the ovoid stone of creamy pale tone streaked with various charcoal channels, hollowed to a bell-shape with a slightly convex petaloid mouth rim, the interior smooth, and exterior worked with floral blossoms issuing from winding vines, reticulated at one side to suggest a handle, all raised above a high stand carved en suite with lotus blossoms and seedpods.
Length 5 1/4 in., 13.5 cm.
Asian Art
Stone and stand each in overall good stable condition. The stone with natural fissures throughout.
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Time, Location
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