Lot 272. A Guan-type lingzhi brush washer, xi, 18th-19th century. 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000 (USD 5,244 - USD 7,866) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The shallow washer is smoothly potted as a large lingzhi fungus with low raised curled edges forming the sides of the vessel. A smaller fungus is attached to the crescent-form stem on one side. The piece is covered overall with an unctuous pale grey glaze suffused with dark and russet crackles, the base with spur marks reminiscent of Song-dynasty wares.