A CELADON JADE 'PEONY' WASHER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the leaf-form vessel with finely rendered veins, borne on a curled stem forming the handle issuing attendant leaves and blossoms, the rim with a praying mantis detailed with bulbous eyes and blade-shaped grasping fore legs, the softly polished stone with icy white and some faint russet inclusions, wood stand (2)

Offered at Sotheby's London, 16th June 1998, lot 172.

In overall good condition. There are a few minor chips and nicks to the extremities, including a 0.3 cm shallow chip to the edge of one of leaves on the side, and a small polished chip to one of the peony petals. The stone with a fissure, as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. The wood stand with minor cracks and some small losses.
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.