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Lot 2768
A CHINESE FINELY CARVED RED JADEITE 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPES' BRUSH WASHER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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Sale Information
Sales 17210A
29 May 2017 - 12:00 pm
Marchance Auctioneers Limited
2/F, Hua Fu Commercial Building
111 Queen's Road West
Sheung Wan, HONG KONG
26 - 27 May 2017, 10:30am - 7:30pm
28 May 2017, 10:30am – 7:00pm
Lot Description

A FINELY CARVED RED JADEITE 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPES' BRUSH WASHER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

L 13.1 cm (5 1/8 in)

RESERVE: HK$ 100,000 / RMB 89,000

Squirrel(songshu) has high breeding rate, and rat(shu) represents zi(son) in the 12 Earthly Branches; grapes grow in cluster; squirrel(songshu) also sounds similar to pine tree(songshu) which is a symbol of longevity. ‘Squirrel and grapes’ is used to wish people longevity, fecundity and prosperity.

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