A LARGE 'CHICKEN BONE' JADE 'PEACH' BRUSH WASHER, XI
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The vessel is carved as a large hollowed peach resting on a gnarled leafy branch that forms its base. The rim of the peach is encircled by five bats, wufu. The tone of the stone varies from cream to grey and is suffused with dark veins.
6 in. (15.3 cm.) wide
A LARGE 'CHICKEN BONE' JADE 'PEACH' BRUSH WASHER, XI
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The vessel is carved as a large hollowed peach resting on a gnarled leafy branch that forms its base. The rim of the peach is encircled by five bats, wufu. The tone of the stone varies from cream to grey and is suffused with dark veins.
6 in. (15.3 cm.) wide
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