A Chinese pale celadon jade 'tortoise' brush washer on wooden stand, 18/19th C.

Dim.: 15 x 6 x 3 cm (the jade)
H.: 4,5 cm (the washer on wooden stand)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- There are scattered nicks to the inner and outer rim edge of the mouth and to the rim of the shell and one foot.
- A 1 mm nick to the exterior.
- Otherwise in good condition.

Provenance:
- Gump's, San Francisco, December 1969
- Sotheby's, New York, 11-12 Sept, 2012, lot 345. (sold USD 10.625) (link)