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18TH CENTURY
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A RARE YELLOW JADE QUADRILOBED WASHER
18TH CENTURY
The well hollowed vessel is skillfully carved in the shape of a stylised four-lobed flower, supported on a short foot. The semi-translucent stone is of a smooth pale yellow tone with russet flecks.
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long, with 19th century Japanese silver cover
18TH CENTURY
The well hollowed vessel is skillfully carved in the shape of a stylised four-lobed flower, supported on a short foot. The semi-translucent stone is of a smooth pale yellow tone with russet flecks.
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long, with 19th century Japanese silver cover
Provenance
From a private Japanese collection, acquired in the 1980s.
Special notice
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