Lot 206
WHITE AGATE BRUSH WASHER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Auction: 8 November 2016 at 17:00 GMT
£3,750
Description
the deeply-hollowed vessel borne on a gnarled leafy stem forming the handle, a chilong dragon crawling up the side and peering over the rim, the stone of an even greyish white tone with some russet streaks and black spots
Dimensions
16cm long
Footnote
Provenance:
The Collection of Professor J.E.Webb (1915-2011) (for more information on Professor Webb, please see lot 223), acquired from William Clayton Fine Chinese Jade, Porcelain and Oriental Works of Art, with original receipt dated 29th January 1972.