Lot 113. A small Longquan celadon 'Twin fish' washer, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 5 1/4 in. (13.5 cm.) diam., box. Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000 (USD 3,882 - USD 6,469) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017.

The washer is decorated with two sprig-moulded fish to the centre of the interior, the exterior wall moulded with lotus petals, covered overall with a broadly crackled glaze of pale bluish-green tone with the exception of the foot exposing the fine, pale grey body. 

Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired in the 1990s

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 April 2017, Hong Kong