An Apple Green and White Jadeite 'Buddha's Hand Citron and Insects' Brush Washer
An Apple Green and White Jadeite 'Buddha's Hand Citron and Insects' Brush Washer
LATE QING DYNASTY
清晚期 翡翠佛手螽斯洗
carved in the form of a bisected hollowed fruit with five upwardly curling tendrils opposite a meandering bifurcated leafy stem from which it issues, the pale stone running diagonally with vivid green tones, carved to show a pair of insects, all raised above a reticulated hardwood stand carved with pomegranates.
Length 5 1/8 in., 13 cm.
Asian Art
Both stone and stand overall good stable condition. A verbal assessment from Professional Gem Sciences Laboratory, Ltd. found 'natural color, natural jadeite jade--A-jade'.
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An Apple Green and White Jadeite 'Buddha's Hand Citron and Insects' Brush Washer
LATE QING DYNASTY
清晚期 翡翠佛手螽斯洗
carved in the form of a bisected hollowed fruit with five upwardly curling tendrils opposite a meandering bifurcated leafy stem from which it issues, the pale stone running diagonally with vivid green tones, carved to show a pair of insects, all raised above a reticulated hardwood stand carved with pomegranates.
Length 5 1/8 in., 13 cm.
Asian Art
Both stone and stand overall good stable condition. A verbal assessment from Professional Gem Sciences Laboratory, Ltd. found 'natural color, natural jadeite jade--A-jade'.
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Time, Location
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