A BLANC-DE-CHINE AND TWO GUAN-TYPE WASHERS KANGXI PERIOD AND 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

modelled in the form of a furled lotus leaf attached to a stem elegantly looping over the rim, set with an attendant bud extending on the underside, the interior incised with veins, the guan-type washers of barbed square section and of peach form respectively, applied with a caesium-coloured glaze suffused with grey crackles and transmuting to brown towards the edges, the latter with wood stands

The are a couple of small body lines to the rim and a burst air bubble to the underside of the blanc-de-Chine washer, it is otherwise in good condition. There is a minute shallow chip to the tip of the peach-shaped washer, possibly original to the firing (showing on the illustration in the catalogue), it is otherwise in good condition. The square washer is in good condition with only some minor bubbling to the rim.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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A similar Blanc-de-Chine washer from the collection of Edward T. Chow was sold in these rooms, 27th May 2014, lot 17.