A CHINESE CELADON JADE 'LOTUS AND CRANE' VASE AND COVER the flattened pear shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall neck set with a pair of animal head handles suspending loose rings, carved to the front face with crane standing in a lotus pond, the reverse with a lotus spray, the domed cover set with a lotus bud finial, the stone of greyish-celadon tone with small areas of russet skin 23cm high Provenance: Continental Private Collection Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.