Live Auction 2811The Imperial Sale Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
A FINE JADEITE CARVING OF A FINGER CITRON
Lot 2122

A FINE JADEITE CARVING OF A FINGER CITRON

Closed31 May 2010

Price Realised

HKD 450,000

Considering selling a similar item?

Discover its value with a complimentary estimate from our specialists.

More Information

How to sell

A FINE JADEITE CARVING OF A FINGER CITRON
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

Carved in the round as a large finger citron issuing from a leafy sprig, a bat carved to the upper side with wings outspread, the stone of an apple-green tone with lighter inclusions 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) wide, wood stand

A European private collection

Specialist note

The finger citron, or foshou, is a rebus for 'may you have blessings and longevity'. The bat, fu, is homophonous with the word for 'blessings' or 'riches' in Chinese.