California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2477 
A CARVED ZITAN 'LOTUS AND CRAB' WASHER    清 紫檀木雕蟹、荷花筆洗


  • Dimension: W: 10 in (25.5 cm) L: 9 1/4 in (23.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $1800

The figure carved as a large lotus leaf and blossoms, well-hollowed to form a receptacle, all borne on the entwined stems of leaves, gradually extending up to the sides, a single crab residing near the lotus, the smoothly polished Zitan of rich black with hints of red. Qing Dynasty period.