A MALACHITE 'DOUBLE GOURD' WATER DROPPER, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, 1860-1940. Carved in the form of a double gourd borne from a gnarled stem issuing smaller gourds and leaves, the stem carved in openwork. The stone of a deep green color with numerous bands of lighter and darker tones.

Provenance: British trade. The base with an inventory number.
Condition: Overall good condition and presenting remarkably well. Minor nicks and losses to exposed areas, some old wear.

Weight: 363.1 g
Dimensions: Length 11.3 cm

With a fitted wood stand, probably dating to the same period, carved in openwork with vines around the foot. (2)

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, 11 May 2021, lot 352
Price: GBP 3,750 or approx. EUR 4,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A rare malachite 'lotus-leaf' brush washer, Mid Qing Dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the naturalistic subject, though in this case a lotus leaf instead of a double gourd. Note the earlier dating.


清末民國孔雀石雕葫蘆硯滴
中國，1860-1940年。葫蘆形硯滴，藤曼牽繞，藏著小葫蘆，葉子，鏤雕而成。深綠色的石料，色層深淺不一。

來源：英國古玩交易，底部有收藏編號。
品相：整體品相良好，輕微劃痕和缺損，一些磨損。

重量：363.1 克
尺寸：長11.3 厘米

可能是來自同期的鏤雕木底座。

拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：倫敦邦瀚斯，2021年5月11日，lot 352
價格：GBP 3,750（相當於今日EUR 4,500）
描述：清中期孔雀石蓮式筆洗
專家評論：比較以自然為主題，雖然此筆洗以蓮葉為主題。請注意年代較早。