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424
A SMALL PALE GREEN JADE ‘LOTUS’
BRUSH WASHER
Carved from a shallow pale pebble of very
even tone as an upturned well-hollowed
flowerhead, a small receptacle perched on
one twig at the side, the handle formed as
a stalk with a bird perched on top. 9.5cm
(3¾in) wide
£1,000 - 1,500
HK$10,000 - 15,000
CNY9,000 - 13,000
424
425
A GREEN AND RUSSET JADE PEACH-
FORM BRUSH WASHER
Qing Dynasty
The vessel carved as a large peach issuing
from a leafy branch bearing further smaller
peaches, accompanied by a single bat and a
small insect, the stone of a pale celadon hue
with russet inclusions. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) wide
£1,000 - 1,500
HK$10,000 - 15,000
CNY9,000 - 13,000 425
426
A GREEN AND RUSSET JADE LIBATION
VESSEL
17th/18th century
The pouring cup carved with a high relief
dragon handle that continues across the
side of the vessel, the spout suspending a
loose ring, with archaistic border motifs and a
stylised chilong to the reverse. 13cm (5 1/8in)
wide
£1,500 - 2,500
HK$15,000 - 26,000
426 CNY13,000 - 22,000
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
162 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.