Jadeite peach-shaped washer
Jadeite cup with saucer carved with dragon design
A Carved White Jade Oval Plaque
Tourmaline pendant with a jadeite knot carved with two hydras in openwork |
Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty The peach-shaped washer is shallow and wide, with two leaved peaches carved in relief on the outer surface and open-carved peach branches serving as a base at the bottom. A washer is a piece of stationery used in the study for washing writing brushes. This washer is a perfect blend of its shape and patterns, with superb craftsmanship and exquisite carvings. It is a masterpiece of carved jadeite works. |
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