Irrespective of when or where it was made, the piece is an example of the exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese artists throughout the ages.
無論這隻舊玉荷葉洗製作於何時、何地，它的玉質之潤，形式之雅，都可算是玉器中的極品。像這樣一件玉中精品，即使在宮中，恐怕也無人捨得真正拿它來洗筆、盛污水。