A very rare and finely carved amber brush washer, 18th-early 19th century. Estimate $60,000 - $80,000. Price Realized $149,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The brush washer is finely and realistically carved as a large leaf curled around to form the well, which is encircled by numerous other leafy branches bearing peaches and peony. The color is of deep, mottled red and orange tone, and the surface has a soft, shiny polish. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) long, box

Provenance: The Viscount Astor, Cliveden, Berkshire, England, Philips London, 15 May 1967, lot 1260. Christie's London, 12 July 2005, lot 61. 
Property from the Lai Family Collection.

Christie's. THE LAI FAMILY COLLECTION OF FINE CHINESE FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART, 17 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza