Qing Dynasty Pale Celadon Jade Rectangular Water Washer With Ruyi‑Form Handles

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Dimensions:Length 14 cm (5‑1/2 in),Height 3.8 cm (1‑1/2 in),Weight 343gCondition & Provenance:The nephrite body displays natural soft tonal variations with faint creamy‑beige inclusions and subtle mineral streaks scattered across surface,generations of gentle handling yield a smooth,mellow polished patina,faint minor rubbing wear appears on raised edges of ruyi handles and foot corners,small faint old‑use contact marks are visible on inner cavity,no cracks,no heavy damages,no restored fills,four low ruyi‑style feet retain original surface finish,this elegant scholar’s washer was sourced from a well‑known mid‑west antique gallery and kept within a long‑standing private Illinois collection for decades,with reliable US collecting provenanceDescription:This refined rectangular jade washer is finely carved from pale celadon nephrite,the main body presents straight walls with softly beveled corners,the top features an inset rectangular hollow cavity with shaped foliate‑style rim,two symmetric ruyi‑head openwork handles extend outward from both short sides,four low relief‑carved ruyi‑pattern feet support the base,the stone carries natural muted cloud‑like mottling and subtle warm suffusions,the polish is restrained and velvety typical of high‑grade Qing scholar jades,overall form is sedate and balanced,representing classic stationery‑oriented jade craftsmanship for antique literati desk use

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