Lot 390
  • 390

A PALE CELADON JADE 'PRUNUS' BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • 9.2 cm, 3 5/8  in.
the cylindrical body carved to the exterior in low-relief depicting blossoming narcissus and prunus stems issuing from craggy rockwork, the stone of an even pale celadon colour

Provenance

John Tan Yan Oriental Antiques & Works of Art, London, 1984.
Collection of Richard Drew (1938-2017).

Condition

This brush pot is in overall good condition with the exception of minute nicks to the extremities including a tiny nick to the rim, and a small bruise to the base. There are some natural inclusions and fissure in the stone. Appearing slightly more celadon in colour than that illustrated in the catalogue.
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