92 free≤an’s fine & decorative asian arts
09/10/11
412
411 Large Chinese celadon jade Mughal-style foliate shaped brush palette qianlong period The central and largest water trough with beaded edge is framed by nine cylindrical foliate bud form coupes, carved to the underside to show Mughal style flattened medallion radiating veins and buds. L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh Illustrated; Treasures from the Chinese Scholar, Page 46, Fig 37. $2,000-3,000
412 Chinese white jade double gourd brush washer The well-hollowed, double-gourd washer carved with several adornments to top, sides and base: Mughal-style flowers with inset red stones, a carved chime, a freely hanging ring handle and a double coin base platform. L: 7 1/4 in. $10,000-15,000