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A fine jade lotus-leaf-shaped brushwasher
Qianlong
Finely carved in the form of a large lotus leaf with inward-curling sides,
originating from a gnarled branch issuing blossoming lotus buds and
barbed leaves around the sides and below, the side surmounted with a
recumbent praying mantis, identified by its elongated abdomen, four
legs and two strong front legs with spines, wumu and boxwood stand.
23.5cm long. (2).
HK$250,000 - 350,000
US$32,000 - 45,000
清乾隆 玉雕塘蓮荷葉洗
Provenance 來源：
Sotheby’s New York, 1987 (by repute)

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