A LARGE CELADON JADE ‘LOTUS’ WASHER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the large boulder hollowed to form a curled lotus leaf with furled edges, finely incised with veins, the exterior carved in high relief around the sides with two large lotus blooms and arrowheads borne on curved leafy stems, the stone of a celadon tone mottled with darker green and russet flecks, wood stand

Sotheby's Paris, 6th December 2007, lot 43.

There are two areas to the mouth that are most likely re-worked, one to the right side (approx 2.5cm long) and the other to the left (3cm long). There are other minor nicks to the rim and there are also a number of flaws running to the interior and to the sides. The colour is somewhat greener than in the catalogue.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."