Celadon Jade Seal Paste Box and Brush Washer Set

A Chinese pale celadon jade seal paste box and brush washer,…
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A Chinese pale celadon jade seal paste box and brush washer, the paste box Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the seal paste box carved in the form of a flattened pomegranate fruit, the stone very well hollowed, and of even pale celadon green hue. The brush washer in the form of a leaf with cicada and butterfly, of white jade. The paste box 2 cm high, 8 cm wide. The washer 3 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: a private collection from Adelaide, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s and early 1980s, sold in these rooms on 8 October 2018, lot 237

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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