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18TH-19TH CENTURY
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A PALE CELADON JADE 'PRUNUS' BRUSH WASHER, XI
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The washer is carved and pierced in the form of a large prunus blossom, two birds perched on the side, the handle and foot formed by a long trailing stalk with flowers. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with paler inclusions.
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) wide
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The washer is carved and pierced in the form of a large prunus blossom, two birds perched on the side, the handle and foot formed by a long trailing stalk with flowers. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with paler inclusions.
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) wide
Provenance
From the collection of a distinguished private European collector, acquired in London in the 1960s.
Special notice
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