Lot 1125. A carved rootwood water pot, 18th century; 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price realised USD 875. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The water pot has been carved from a single section of natural rootwood, with several spiky gnarls on the exterior, which has been lacquered.

Provenance: Gerard Hawthorn Ltd., London.

Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 2016