MUGHAL STYLE “CAMPHOR” JADE SEAL INK BOX.

Mid-Qing Dynasty, 18th century, China. Jadeite: Sugary “Snowflake” white. In recent years, jade researchers have become increasingly interested in penetrating the history of Mughal and Mughal-style jade and hardstone carvings (Skelton, “Islamic and Mughal Jades”, in Keverne, pp. 273-95; Watt Seattle, pp. 111-13). It is apparent that the original Mughal Empire carvings which made their way to the court of the Qing emperors strongly influenced the late 18th century jade workshops associated with court patronage, but that the ultimate Chinese response was to produce a type of carving based on, but recognizably distinguishable from, the Indian (“Hindustan”) prototypes. Thin-walled chrysanthemum-motif white nephrite carvings, as exemplified by this “camphor” jade seal-ink box, become one of the standard Chinese responses to the Mughal influence (Ip, p. 256, #230; Watt, p. 121, #104; Na, pp. 165, 167, #336-27; SHK 11/14/90, #572). There are three layers of petals on the top and three on the base, with the second base layer serving as a foot rim. The center of each of the two chrysanthemums has crosshatching. As with the jade bowls in this collection, there is a difference in the level of polish on interior and exterior, the interior of this seal ink box displaying a higher polish than the exterior. The extreme thinness of the translucent walls is typically Chinese, just as the fluting of the sides reflects Mughal taste. The Mughal emphasis on formality of floral decor, so evident here, is in great contrast to the naturalistic treatment of floral forms in the Chinese fashion. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 1.38″ x 2.63″ dia. (3.5 x 6.7 cm dia.) CONDITION: Very good. 9-95009 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 57

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	57	$4,740.00	MUGHAL STYLE “CAMPHOR” JADE SEAL INK BOX. Mid-Qing Dynasty, 18th century, China. Jadeite: Sugary “Snowflake” white. In recent years, jade researchers have become increasingly interested in penetrating the history of Mughal and Mughal-style jade and hardstone carvings (Skelton, “Islamic and Mughal Jades”, in Keverne, pp. 273-95; Watt Seattle, pp. 111-13). It is apparent that the original Mughal Empire carvings which made their way to the court of the Qing emperors strongly influenced the late 18th century jade workshops associated with court patronage, but that the ultimate Chinese response was to produce a type of carving based on, but recognizably distinguishable from, the Indian (“Hindustan”) prototypes. Thin-walled chrysanthemum-motif white nephrite carvings, as exemplified by this “camphor” jade seal-ink box, become one of the standard Chinese responses to the Mughal influence (Ip, p. 256, #230; Watt, p. 121, #104; Na, pp. 165, 167, #336-27; SHK 11/14/90, #572). There are three layers of petals on the top and three on the base, with the second base layer serving as a foot rim. The center of each of the two chrysanthemums has crosshatching. As with the jade bowls in this collection, there is a difference in the level of polish on interior and exterior, the interior of this seal ink box displaying a higher polish than the exterior. The extreme thinness of the translucent walls is typically Chinese, just as the fluting of the sides reflects Mughal taste. The Mughal emphasis on formality of floral decor, so evident here, is in great contrast to the naturalistic treatment of floral forms in the Chinese fashion. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 1.38″ x 2.63″ dia. (3.5 x 6.7 cm dia.) CONDITION: Very good. 9-95009 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 57 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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MUGHAL STYLE “CAMPHOR” JADE SEAL INK BOX.