Lot 322
  • 322

A WHITE JADE 'PEACH' WASHER QING DYNASTY, 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Width 4 in., 10.1 cm
carved in the form of the fruit laying on its side with high-relief branches and leaves wrapping the exterior, the details naturalistically rendered, a bat swooping in just above one of the curling leaves, the interior well-hollowed, the stone an opaque creamy color with tinges of pale celadon and scattered faint russet inclusions

Provenance

Gump's, San Francisco.

Condition

The washer is in good overall condition with light expected wear and scattered minute nicks appropriate with age and use.
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.