Lot 50. A celadon jade 'lotus' washer, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 12cm., 4 3/4 in.. Estimate 8,000-12,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

naturalistically and finely carved as a shallow lotus leaf curling at the edges, all supported on a ribbon tied bouquet of lotus leaves and blossoms, to the side a small frog climbs over the rim to see a large crab within, the stone of pale celadon tone.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 11 november 2015, 11:00 AM