A Spinach Jade 'double-gourd' Ink Palette | Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
QING DYNASTY, 19th CENTURY
This exquisite Qing Dynasty ink palette is masterfully carved from spinach jade in the form of a flattened double-gourd, featuring a shallow recess that serves as the ink well. The naturalistic design is enriched by intricately rendered gnarled branches and delicate leaves that organically support the vessel's form. The rich, deep green tones of the spinach jade enhance the refined craftsmanship characteristic of 19th-century Chinese decorative arts.
- Medium
- Carved in the form of a flattened double-gourd with a shallow recess forming the well borne on gnarled branches issuing leaves, wood stand (2).
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Works of Art from the Morpurgo Collection
October 31, 2018
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Lot 38
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