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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ‘PRUNUS’ BRUSH POT
18TH CENTURY
The brush pot is carved in the form of a gnarled tree trunk with several branches of fowering prunus to
one side, skillfully highlighted in the russet skin of the stone. The reverse is carved with a sprig of berries
emerging from the base. The stone is of a milky white tone with a few areas of mottled grey inclusions and
vibrant russet skin.
4¿ in. (10.5 cm.) high
£20,000-30,000 $29,000-42,000
€26,000-38,000
PROVENANCE:
Acquired by the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens’ son, Jack Behrens, in Asia prior to 1934.
清十八世紀 白玉帶皮梅紋花插
來源: 英國貴族Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens (Hon. Evelina Rothschild)私人珍藏，由
Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens之子Jack Behrens先生於1934年前購自亞洲
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