Pale Celadon Jade 'Buddha's hand Vase. Qing dynasty, 18th century. photo Sotheby's

finely carved, the 'fingers' of the citron curling upwards from a gnarled leafy stem forming the base of the vessel, with further leafy branches curling around the ripe fruit, the stone of very pale celadon tone, wood stand. 2.0; 20cm., 7 7/8 in. Lot 7. Estimation 15,000-25,000 GBP

PROVENANCE: Stodel Collection, Amsterdam.
Manheim Galleries, USA, 1978

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. Londres | 16 mai 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com