A celadon and russet jade 'lingzhi' washer
Xi Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
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Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
of deeply flared form, carved as a hollowed ruyi head with gnarled lingzhi fungus stems rising in deep relief around the sides from branches forming the foot, a bat resting below the rim, the stone of pale greenish tone with areas of russet suffusions, wood stand
(2)
7.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Christie's, South Kensington, 12 May 2017, lot 252
Private Collection, Western Australia
Condition Report
Some small chips around the rim edges, otherwise generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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