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A SMALL FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE BRUSH POT, BITONG
A SMALL FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE BRUSH POT, BITONG

18TH CENTURY

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A SMALL FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE BRUSH POT, BITONG
18TH CENTURY
Of rectangular section with cusped corners and gently tapering sides, each side finely carved in low relief with one of the 'Four Gentlemen' prunus, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, raised on four bracket feet, the elegant carving and use of space highlighting the lustrous quality of the stone
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) high
來源
G. De Menasce no. 304.
Spink & Son, London, c. 1971-72.

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Prunus, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum are known collectively as the 'Four Gentlemen'. They represent dignity, quietude, fortitude and simplicity, which are the qualities every gentleman should have.