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A PAIR OF BLACK-PAINTED GREEN-GLAZED STONEWARE FUNERARY VASES AND COVERS SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- stoneware
- Heights: 14 and 14 ΒΌ inches
each with a baluster-shaped body rising to a narrow neck everting to a thick lipped rim, the shoulders applied with a dragon and a tiger in high relief, both with a low domed cover molded with a bird finial, painted with foliate decoration under a translucent bright green glaze (4)
Condition
One cover has a 1/2 in. shallow chip under the rim. The other cover has a 1 in. area of restoration to the rim edge and restoration to a glaze fault on the rim. The dragon jar has some small chips to the applied dragon. Otherwise, in good condition. The tiger jar is in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.