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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A SMALL WHITE JADE 'PEONY' BRUSHWASHER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
细节
A SMALL WHITE JADE 'PEONY' BRUSHWASHER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The washer is carved as a compressed flower borne on a leafy stem carved on the base, and the sides are embraced by the extended claws of the three crabs that project from the sides to form a triangular profile overall. The semi-translucent stone is of even white color.
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) across handles, wood stand
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The washer is carved as a compressed flower borne on a leafy stem carved on the base, and the sides are embraced by the extended claws of the three crabs that project from the sides to form a triangular profile overall. The semi-translucent stone is of even white color.
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) across handles, wood stand
来源
Acquired in Hawaii prior to 1920, and thence by descent within the family.