Lot 339
  • 339

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

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description

  • ceramic
  • 18.8cm
the rounded sides rising from five feet to an everted rim, deftly worked in relief to the interior with a pair of catfish grasping lingzhi and millet in their mouths, beside a pair of peaches, the stone of an even celadon tone with russet veins

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 17th May 1977, lot 364.
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Condition

The washer is in good condition. There are expected minute nicks to the extremities, the most visible measuring approx. 0.1 cm to one fish's barbel.
"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."