A FINELY CARVED RED JADEITE 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPES' BRUSH WASHER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
L 13.1 cm (5 1/8 in)
RESERVE: HK$ 100,000 / RMB 89,000
Squirrel(songshu) has high breeding rate, and rat(shu) represents zi(son) in the 12 Earthly Branches; grapes grow in cluster; squirrel(songshu) also sounds similar to pine tree(songshu) which is a symbol of longevity. ‘Squirrel and grapes’ is used to wish people longevity, fecundity and prosperity.