A CELADON JADE 'HERON AND LOTUS' VASE SONG DYNASTY OR LATER

the body thinly carved as a large lotus leaf, surrounded by undercut stalks of lotus blossoms, leaves, aquatic plants and a heron, the foot carved as rolling waves

Property from a Maine collection, formed in the 1950s.

There are a number of fissures in the stone, some of which have been incorporated into the design. Apart from minute nicks along the edges the vase is in overall good 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.

For an example of a Southern Song lotus leaf-form washer of similar material excavated from the tomb of Shi Shengzu see Dynastic Renaissance Art and culture of the Southern Song: Antiquities, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2010, pp. 200-201.