Lot Essay
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QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Details
A CELADON JADE 'LOTUS' WASHER
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
The washer is carved in the shape of a large open-form lotus leaf borne on a leafy stalk tied on one end with further stalks variously terminating in a flower, a smaller leaf and a pod. The stone is of a pale celadon with concentrated areas of russet.
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) wide, hongmu stand, box
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
The washer is carved in the shape of a large open-form lotus leaf borne on a leafy stalk tied on one end with further stalks variously terminating in a flower, a smaller leaf and a pod. The stone is of a pale celadon with concentrated areas of russet.
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) wide, hongmu stand, box
Provenance
Sold at Christie's London, 11 November 2015, lot 509 (part)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.