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ANTIQUE NEPHRITE JADE BRONZE RARE KIWI BIRD BRUSH WASHER RARE CELADON

$ 557.04

Availability: 78 in stock
  • Primary Material: Jade and bronze
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition!!!
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    THIS IS A RARE AND UNIQUE NEPHRITE JADE BRUSH WASHER.!
    THE BRONZE  KIWI BIRD DIPPING BEAK IN BOWL IS STUNNING!
    PLEASE SEE MEASUREMENTS IN PHOTOS.
    THE BOWL IS IN THE SHAPE OF A KIWIFRUIT!
    BEAUTIFUL ART PIECE!!!!
    TRULY A "TREASURE"
    Approximately 4 1/4" long
    Approximately 3 1/4" wide
    brush washer dish is approximately 1" high
    kiwi bird is approximately 1 1/2" high
    bowl itself is just over 1/2" deep approximately
    I do not see any chips or flaws with this beautiful jade piece.
    the kiwi bird has rubbed marks in the bronze from use.
    THE KIWI BIRD IS CONSIDERED TO BE  "A TREASURE" TO MAORI (The Polynesian People of New Zealand)
    The Chinese traveled to New Zealand in 1860s, and brought gooseberries there.
    The land was great for harvesting!
    The New Zealanders changed the name
    to kiwifruit!
    The kiwi bird is quite unique in itself!
    The kiwi bird is flightless like the ostrich
    The Kiwi is known to be monogamous.
    *Not sure of exact age of item *