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Compare a similar example exhibited, International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts London, 1935-6, Catalogue, no.2900.
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18TH CENTURY
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A NEEDLE CRYSTAL 'TREE TRUNK' BRUSHPOT
18th century
Carved in the shape of a hollowed tree trunk, gnarled branches with pine needles carved in low relief around the exterior, the transparent stone of slightly grey-brown tone with reddish needles
4 in. (10 cm.) high, wood stand
18th century
Carved in the shape of a hollowed tree trunk, gnarled branches with pine needles carved in low relief around the exterior, the transparent stone of slightly grey-brown tone with reddish needles
4 in. (10 cm.) high, wood stand