Silver-mounted Jade Inkwell

Description:

Silver-mounted Jade Inkwell, China and Europe, 19th/20th century, a celadon jade cup with lotus-form handles and carved floral decoration on the sides, mounted with a gilt-silver rim and cover marked "sterling," the cover decorated with an openwork jade plaque carved with a bat and fruit, on a foliate metal alloy stand, overall ht. 3 7/8 in.
Estimate $600-800


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