A CELADON JADE CATFISH WASHER, QINGChina, 1780-1880. The vessel carved in openwork as a single lotus leaf surrounded by further leaves, stems, a lotus bud and flower. A pair of catfish in light relief adorns the well. The stone of even color.Provenance: From a British private collection.Condition: Outstanding condition with only few microscopic nibbles to exposed areas. Old wear.Weight: 98.9 grams.Dimensions: Length 15 cm.The warped areas of the main leaf cleverly carved to serve as brush rests of various sizes. The jade is translucent and when held against the light, the vessel looks like a pond with two fish swimming in it: A rare, almost magical effect!Compare with an earlier version of the same subject, sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, in their ‘Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection’ sale on November 30th, 2017, lot 339. 清青玉雕鯰魚筆洗中國，1780-1880。整器呈單枝荷葉狀，四周零星小葉、根莖、荷花苞與荷花。一對鯰魚游弋于荷葉筆洗中央。 來源：英國私人收藏品相：整體狀況良好，稍有輕微磕損。舊磨損。重量：98.9 克尺寸：長 15 厘米