A large "Duan" stone brush washer

Qing dynasty, 18th century
Length : 9 1/2 in. (23.8 cm.)
Height (with stand): 6 5/8 in. (16.5 cm.)

A brushwasher carved from limestone, also known as "Duan" stone, a depiction of a large lotus leaf overlapped with smaller leaves, blossoms, two crabs, a frog and shells, together with a tall and elaborate original stand carved with lotus flowers and leaves.

Provenance: Texas collection

Ref. 1016081

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