A WHITE JADE 'BAT' WASHER, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
A WHITE JADE 'BAT' WASHER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The petal-form washer is finely carved with elegant upright lobed sides. The interior is hollowed out to form a bat in flight with a beribboned coin. The exterior is carved in low relief with a stylized bat and an angled ribbon. The stone is of an even white tone.
4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm.) wide, hongmu stand
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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A WHITE JADE 'BAT' WASHER
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The petal-form washer is finely carved with elegant upright lobed sides. The interior is hollowed out to form a bat in flight with a beribboned coin. The exterior is carved in low relief with a stylized bat and an angled ribbon. The stone is of an even white tone.
4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm.) wide, hongmu stand
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.