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A LARGE 'CHICKEN BONE' JADE 'PEACH' BRUSH
WASHER, XI
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The vessel is carved as a large hollowed peach resting on a gnarled leafy branch that
forms its base. The rim of the peach is encircled by five bats, wufu. The tone of the
stone varies from cream to grey and is suffused with dark veins.
6 in. (15.3 cm.) wide
HK$150,000-300,000 US$20,000-38,000
清十八世紀 雞骨白玉雕蝠桃式洗
(back view 背面)
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