A GREEN JADE MUGHAL-STYLE BRUSH HANDLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

the length of the handle carved as a twisted rope capped with a bud-shaped terminus, the brush socket formed as a blossoming flower with the carefully-carved petals extending toward the brush's bristles, the sage-green stone softly polished

Christie's New York, 16th September 1998, lot 122 (part lot).

In overall good condition with minor surface wear and old wax residue. The stone with natural inclusions and slightly more yellow than the printed catalogue color. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.
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