A LARGE 'GUAN'-TYPE BRUSHWASHER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

naturalistically modeled in the form of a lingzhi fungus, the washer further centered by a ruyi head with its stalk continuing down to the underside and dividing into three further ruyi heads to form the feet, covered overall in a pale white glaze with wide black craquelure interlaced with finer pale brown craquelure

There are some chips to the feet on the underside of the piece. Otherwise in good overall condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A smaller washer in the shape of a lingzhi and also covered with a glaze imitating 'Guan' ware, is in the Collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, and illustrated in Harmony and Integrity. The Yongzheng Emperor and His Times, Taipei, National Palace Museum, 2009, p. 254, pl. II-77.