• Dimension: Length: 5 1/8 in (13 cm) Width: 3 3/8 in (8.6 cm)
• Estimate From: $1500
• Estimate To: $2500

The washer is modelled as a large curled lotus leaf and finely carved with a pair of crabs in high relief to the side, one grabbing the reed with claws, with an auspicious symbolic meaning of achieving success in Imperial Examination, all supported on a finely carved fitted hardwood stand as water crests. The stone is of even white tone. Qing Dynasty period.