California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5073 
A WHITE JADE GOLD-WIRE GEMS INLAID QUATREFOIL WASHER    清乾隆 白玉嵌八寶金絲海棠式洗


  • Dimension: Height: 2 in (5.1 cm) Length: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4500
  • Estimate To: $8500

Of quatrefoil section with flared sides rising from recessed base, carved in openwork with floral shaped handle suspending with loose ring to both sides, embellished on top of handle with gilt-wire ground enclosing precious gems as flower and leaves, the interior base with similar design of flower blossom flanked by two birds in flight. The stone is of smooth even white tone. Qing Dynasty Qianlong period.