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QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Details
A SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' WASHER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The washer is carved in the form of a large chrysanthemum flower, with an intricate network of overlapping petals, growing from a leafy stem, carved to the underside with exquisitely-rendered leafy tendrils. The shoulders are carved and pierced with a pair of chrysanthemum-bud handles. The stone is of a rich dark spinach tone, with occasional black speckled inclusions.
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) wide
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The washer is carved in the form of a large chrysanthemum flower, with an intricate network of overlapping petals, growing from a leafy stem, carved to the underside with exquisitely-rendered leafy tendrils. The shoulders are carved and pierced with a pair of chrysanthemum-bud handles. The stone is of a rich dark spinach tone, with occasional black speckled inclusions.
8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s
Brought to you by
Marco Almeida (安偉達)
SVP, Senior International Specialist, Head of Department & Head of Private Sales