Lot Essay
For a similar example of the so-called "Buddha's hand" citron (citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) see Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, Catalogue, 1989, pl. 79
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A GREENISH-WHITE JADE FINGER CITRON WATERPOT
QIANLONG
The hollowed vessel carved as a cluster of pointed curled tendrils of fruit issuing from a gnarled leafy branch covering the rounded base, the veining of the overlapping leaves and knobby branches represented by lightly incised lines, the well-polished stone of even pale celadon color with some pale brownish-white inclusions - 5 5/8 in. (14.4 cm.) across, pierced and carved ivory stand with some repairs
QIANLONG
The hollowed vessel carved as a cluster of pointed curled tendrils of fruit issuing from a gnarled leafy branch covering the rounded base, the veining of the overlapping leaves and knobby branches represented by lightly incised lines, the well-polished stone of even pale celadon color with some pale brownish-white inclusions - 5 5/8 in. (14.4 cm.) across, pierced and carved ivory stand with some repairs