Lot 8099
A WHITE JADE PEONY BRUSH WASHER QING DYNASTY
Worked in the form of a blossoming peony with its stem constituting the base extending to further meandering leafy stalks rendered in openwork, the stone of an even pale tone, the exquisite stand finelly worked with a leafy foliage bearing the auspicious double-gourd in openwork.
L: 15 cm
Estimate
TWD 2,734,000-4,375,000
HKD 700,000-1,120,000
USD 90,200-144,300
Sold Price
The stand of the present lot incorporated the decorated motif of the auspicious double-gourds, which in essence is connotative of the wish for 'continuous offspring for generations after generations.' Taken together with the peony depicted on the brush washer, it constitutes the auspicious wish for eternal wealth.
A Magnificent Collection of Imperial Chinese Works of Art
Ravenel Spring Auction 2014 Hong Kong
Sunday, May 25, 2014, 2:00pm