Chinese carved fluorite brushwasher
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones: Pre 1900: Item # 1171052
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones: Pre 1900: Item # 1171052
Please refer to our stock # 0294 when inquiring.
SOLD
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1800s
1800s
This semi-translucent stone is carved in high relief on the bottom in the form of a lotus leaf with pods and buds and stems. It is jade-green in areas and almost clear in others and it shows the numerous flaws running through the stone typical of so-called green quartz (actually fluorite). There are numerous chips and losses around the rim edges. It is accompanied by a fitted carved hardwood stand that has losses to two of its feet.
Length 7 in., Width: 4 ¾ in., Height: 1 3/8 in.
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