清十八 / 十九世紀 青白玉雕龜形筆洗

of flattened rectangular form, well-carved in the form of a tortoise with a cell-pattern carapace, a long outstretched wrinkled neck, a curled tail and long legs tucked into the body, the underside carved with a finger citron and leaves issuing from rockwork, the stone of a pale green tone with creamy-white inclusions, wood stand (2)

舊金山甘氏公司，1969年收藏，自此家族收藏。

There are scattered nicks to the inner and outer rim edge of the mouth and to the rim of the shell and one foot. Otherwise, in overall good condition.
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