Lot Essay
Compare the slightly smaller (16.5 cm.) amber washer from the Lolo Sarnoff collection sold at Sotheby's New York, 17-18 March 2015, lot 308.
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PROPERTY FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, SOLD TO BENEFIT THE ART ACQUISITIONS FUND
A PAIR OF AMBER OBLONG BRUSH WASHERS
19TH CENTURY
Details
A PAIR OF AMBER OBLONG BRUSH WASHERS
19TH CENTURY
Each lobed washer is carved in relief in the center with two five-clawed dragons contesting a flaming pearl, and the flat rim with alternating bats and shou characters above four archaistic mask and ring handles on the sides.
6 5/8 in. (17.5 cm.) diam.
19TH CENTURY
Each lobed washer is carved in relief in the center with two five-clawed dragons contesting a flaming pearl, and the flat rim with alternating bats and shou characters above four archaistic mask and ring handles on the sides.
6 5/8 in. (17.5 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge Collection.
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana, accessioned in 1953.
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana, accessioned in 1953.