A CARNELIAN AGATE 'LOTUS PAD' WASHER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

skilfully carved in the form of a large furled lotus pad with irregular sides rising to a incurved rim with an undulating outline, the exterior carved in low relief with the veins of the pad and further decorated in relief with a small fish and attendant stems bearing small lotus flowers and pads, the vermilion and creamy-white sections of the stone skilfully carved to depict a milky-white furled pad with the fish, lotus flowers and pads rendered in reddish-orange

There are minor chips to the fragile extremities but 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. 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."