A CHINESE APPLE GREEN JADEITE OVAL BRUSH WASHER

LATE QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD

Carved in relief with large leaves and flowering branches growing from rockwork, the reverse with a spray of blossoming orchids, all raised on a short straight foot, the greyish stone with vibrant green and russet markings, together with a wood stand inlaid with wire scrolls, 14.5cm. (2)

Provenance: formerly a private collection, London, formed c.1959-1963. The brush washer was purchased from Chuen Koo Chai Dealers in Chinese Arts & Curios, Hong Kong, on 4th December 1963. A copy of the invoice is available. A certificate of identity dated 6th December 1963 from The Curios, Furniture & Miscellaneous Utensils & Hardware Merchants & Employees Association, Hong Kong & Kowloon, is also available. Lots 79-84 and 692-694 are all from the same collection.