China. Finely carved, the naturalistic furled pad cupped to form the conical shaped vessel with an uneven mouth rim, supported on a leaf-shaped base issuing buds and blossoms borne on leafy stems, one forming the open worked handle, the surface of a warm brown tone.

Provenance: From a French private collection.
Condition: Very good condition with some old wear, minimal natural imperfections, scratches to base, very minor nibbling to edges, traces of use. Fine, naturally grown patina of an elegant golden-brown color overall.

Weight: 129.1 g
Dimensions: Height 10.5 cm

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 9 October 2007, lot 1626
Estimate: HKD 300,000 or approx. EUR 55,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A carved bamboo lotus pad, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and manner of carving.