with receipt that reads "Chinese (circa 1700-1800 A.D.0) finely carved rare artichoke green jade lotus bowl...seal mark of four characters of CHANG CHUN CHIEN KUAN, probably the nom-de-plume of a member of the literati who owned this piece", translucent with natural inclusions, mark carved to underside of base, 1-7/8 x 5-3/4 x 4-3/8 in.; wooden stand 1-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.
Provenance: Nagatani, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, November 1975 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Dr. Elmer B. Brown, St. Louis, Missouri
Note: This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
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Nagatani, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, November 1975 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Dr. Elmer B. Brown, St. Louis, Missouri
break and loss to one interior petal, abrasions and small chips to stand, stand does not sit flush, otherwise overall good condition
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