Lot Essay
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.
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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
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
Provenance
A European private collection
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