Rare rince-pinceaux impérial en agate Marque et époque Qianlong

l'extérieur sculpté en haut-relief de branchages ajourés entrelacés chargés de lingzhi, les tiges formant l'anse et le pied, marque en cachet à quatre caractères incisée et étiquette à la base, la pièrre d'une jolie couleur uniforme

The washer is in overall very good condition. There are some tiny fritts to the raised parts of the carving. There is a small piece of a pink paper label stuck on the base with the Chinese character dong (east) written in black ink on it. The stone is a beautiful even and slightly translucent orange-hue colour with some lighter areas.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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