A BLUE-GREEN JADEITE 'RUYI'-FORM WASHER LATE QING DYNASTY

the thin-walled, shallow vessel carved as a single stylized lingzhi, two large incurved scrolls forming the 'head' of the ruyi shape, a bat grasping a string of cash carved in open relief, flanked by two lingzhi sprigs along the rim, supported on four C-form feet, the finely mottled and with an opaque inclusion

Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, 19th-20th February 1953, lot 138.
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, 24th-26th August 1978.

There is loss to the ends of a few of the lingzhi sprigs, and several fissures inherent to the stone, the longest approx 3 1/2 in., 9 cm. There are minor nicks to the extremities and 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.
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.