Grey jade pebble with an inscription, Qing dynasty
Grey jade pebble with an inscription, Qing dynasty
A grey-grained jade with the appearance of an oblong pebble, which may have been used as a brush-holder in connection with writing. On one side there is an engraved inscription that reproduces a poem by the Qianlong Emperor, the letters of which are embossed in gold. In good overall condition with wear.
Size: 18,3 cm; Weight: 746 g
Provenance: European private collection. Acquired in Paris. Auction "Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie" date 11/12/2020, lot 166.
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Grey jade pebble with an inscription, Qing dynasty
A grey-grained jade with the appearance of an oblong pebble, which may have been used as a brush-holder in connection with writing. On one side there is an engraved inscription that reproduces a poem by the Qianlong Emperor, the letters of which are embossed in gold. In good overall condition with wear.
Size: 18,3 cm; Weight: 746 g
Provenance: European private collection. Acquired in Paris. Auction "Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie" date 11/12/2020, lot 166.
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