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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 fowers. The stone
is of a pale celadon tone with paler
inclusions.
6æ in. (17.2 cm.) wide

£3,000-5,000 $3,800-6,300
€3,500-5,800

489 PROVENANCE

From the collection of a
distinguished private European
collector, acquired in London in the
1960s.

清十八/十九世紀 青玉梅紋洗

*490
A CELADON JADE ‘LOTUS’ VASE
19TH CENTURY

The vase is carved in the form of
a upturned lotus leaf tied with a
ribbon, the foot formed by a long
trailing stalk, a fower to one side.
The stone is of a pale celadon-grey
tone.
5Ω in. (14 cm.) high

£2,000-3,000 $2,600-3,800
€2,400-3,500

PROVENANCE

From the collection of a
distinguished private European
collector, acquired in London, in the
1960s.

清十九世紀 青玉蓮瓶

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