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An unusual glass brush washer, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in…
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Melbourne
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25-Oct-2011
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An unusual glass brush washer, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in the form of a hollowed Buddha's hand citron, the fruit growing from a leafy branch and with a bat carrying a coin on one side, the clear metal simulating rock crystal 15 cm. Other Notes: a finger citron (foshou) means May you have blessings (fu) and longevity (shou). It can also mean riches as (fo) sounds like the word for wealth (fu).
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Oriental: Zother