LATE QING DYNASTY
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A WHITE JADE 'PEACH AND BAT' OVAL INKSTONE
late qing dynasty
Of irregular oval shape, the surface carved at one end with a pair of bats and two peaches, the reverse with a gnarled leafy branch issuing a further two peaches and a blossom, some leaves extending onto the edge and other side, the translucent stone of even 'mutton-fat' tone with some small well-used paler inclusions
5¼in. (13.5cm.) wide
late qing dynasty
Of irregular oval shape, the surface carved at one end with a pair of bats and two peaches, the reverse with a gnarled leafy branch issuing a further two peaches and a blossom, some leaves extending onto the edge and other side, the translucent stone of even 'mutton-fat' tone with some small well-used paler inclusions
5¼in. (13.5cm.) wide