BULBOUS BRUSH WASHER WITH MULTIPLE DRAGON DECOR.

Late 18th-19th century, China. Jadeite: off-white with extensive green and lavender areas. Inscription: On the base, a difficult set of characters, which may read “Dragon-X Imperial Brush Washer”, the “X” possibly reading “Stream” or “Day”; on the interior, a “Shou” or “Longevity” character. This brush washer bulges in irregular fashion and has a petalate loti-form deeply undercut lip and a sculpted body with dragon, wave, and cloud decor executed in both high and low relief. The petalate loti-form foot rim has a compound inscription on the sunken base, set in an irregularly-shaped cartouche form, the interior in a more regular ovoid form. The body’s decoration s both lush and detailed, requiring extended study to decipher. It also has a highly tactile and well-polished surface. The elegance, the drama, and the baroque qualities of this imposing (8lb., 3.5 kg.) work are typical of mid-to late-Qing workshop carvings. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 5″ x 7.75″ x 6″. (12.7 x 19.7 x 15.2 cm.) CONDITION: Dense carving throughout. Very good. 9-94915 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 30

Auction: FAAA - Wall-Apelt Collection - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	30	$5,925.00	BULBOUS BRUSH WASHER WITH MULTIPLE DRAGON DECOR. Late 18th-19th century, China. Jadeite: off-white with extensive green and lavender areas. Inscription: On the base, a difficult set of characters, which may read “Dragon-X Imperial Brush Washer”, the “X” possibly reading “Stream” or “Day”; on the interior, a “Shou” or “Longevity” character. This brush washer bulges in irregular fashion and has a petalate loti-form deeply undercut lip and a sculpted body with dragon, wave, and cloud decor executed in both high and low relief. The petalate loti-form foot rim has a compound inscription on the sunken base, set in an irregularly-shaped cartouche form, the interior in a more regular ovoid form. The body’s decoration s both lush and detailed, requiring extended study to decipher. It also has a highly tactile and well-polished surface. The elegance, the drama, and the baroque qualities of this imposing (8lb., 3.5 kg.) work are typical of mid-to late-Qing workshop carvings. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 5″ x 7.75″ x 6″. (12.7 x 19.7 x 15.2 cm.) CONDITION: Dense carving throughout. Very good. 9-94915 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 30 Auction: FAAA - Wall-Apelt Collection - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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BULBOUS BRUSH WASHER WITH MULTIPLE DRAGON DECOR.