Lot 3142. A Qingbai moulded 'Lion and Brocade Ball' washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000 (USD 19,429 - USD 25,905). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
The washer is moulded on the interior with a lion at play with a brocade ball, the well with a composite floral scroll, covered overall with a pale greenish-white glaze thinning at the centre of the base, the mouth bound with a metal mount. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) diam., box
Christie's. Chinese Ceramics From The Yangdetang Collection, 30 November 2016, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall