A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE DOUBLE GOURD-FORM 'TWIN BATS' WASHER
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE DOUBLE GOURD-FORM 'TWIN BATS' WASHER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The washer is carved in the form of two overlapping circles, the reticulated handles each representing a stylised bat confronting a chime, with a loose ring. The stone is of a mottled milky-white tone with some areas of enhanced russet to the base and side.
5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) wide
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John Sparks, Ltd., London (according to label)
Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s
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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE DOUBLE GOURD-FORM 'TWIN BATS' WASHER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The washer is carved in the form of two overlapping circles, the reticulated handles each representing a stylised bat confronting a chime, with a loose ring. The stone is of a mottled milky-white tone with some areas of enhanced russet to the base and side.
5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) wide
Provenance
John Sparks, Ltd., London (according to label)
Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s
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