Lot 151 , A Chinese white and grey jade brushwasher, 16th / 17th century, length 11.3cm

A Chinese white and grey jade brushwasher, 16th / 17th century, carved in high relief and openwork with lotus leaves, flowers and scrolling tendrils, the stone with russet and black inclusions, length 11.3cm
Estimate £600-800

From the collection of a Hong Kong Tea Merchant who worked for Jardine Matheson & Co Ltd, before 1940.

Natural inclusions and veining to the stone. Some occasional patches of rust coloured surface staining. Occasional minor abrasion to edges of carved leaves otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £1,300