Four Carved Hardstone Brush Washers

Description:

Four Carved Hardstone Brush Washers, China, one gray/russet agate, in the shape of a rolled lotus leaf; one smoky quartz, peach form; one carnelian, lotus-inspired shallow dish form; and another carnelian, rolled lotus leaf form, mounted in a gilt-metal strap with three carved beads as feet, ht. to 1 5/8, wd. to 3 3/8 in.

Provenance: The collection of a New England gentleman.

Asian Art Online
Estimate $100-200

two with wood stands with one broken.


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