Lot 3749. A spinach-green jade 'Peach and Prunus' washer, Incised mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 24.3 cm., 9 1/2  in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot sold 500,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

the shallow rounded sides rising from a recessed base to an everted rim, the interior worked in high-relief with a leafy gnarled sprig bearing prunus blossoms and two large peaches, the countersunk base incised and gilt with a four-character reign mark, the stone of a rich spinach-green colour accentuated with white and black speckles.