Asian Art II - 28th July 2021

Lot 745

A CHINESE CELADON JADE BRUSH WASHER

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A CHINESE CELADON JADE BRUSH WASHER

MING DYNASTY

Formed as a flowerhead with a raised boss to the well, carved in high relief to the exterior with further blossoms growing from twisting leafy branches, the greyish-green stone with russet inclusions, 12.5cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Sir Raymond Smith KBE (1917-2002) and Lady Smith (1918-1996).