A pale celadon jade quatrefoil brush washer, Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911
in the form of an open flower with semi- translucent body supported on a flower-shaped base
fitted hardwood stand 13.3cm x 10.3cm
Provenance:An old Melbourne Collection
A pure white jade pendant, carved with clouds above and below a circular pendant with Greek key design and smooth center. Measures: 52mm x 37mm x 8mm Weight: 41grams
white jade bottle splashed on one side with russet and oxblood, black lid, hardwood base delicately carved with a dragon and water leaves, 3 x 2-1/2 in., good condition, one side with crack/inclusion as made, some adhesive residue, lid possibly associated(?). Provenance: ex-collection George H. Taber, Jr.; Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, acquired 1956
Comprising a celadon jade carving with russet skin depicting a young boy beneath a lotus leaf, together with a carved green hardstone brush rest, likely bowenite.
H 3 x W 1? x D 1 inches.