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A gilt-bronze and cloisonné enamel ‘dragon’ Tibetan horn Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Cloisonne enamel, gilt copper
of tapering curved form, the exterior brightly decorated overall against a turquoise ground with archaistic dragon and mythical beasts, the trumpet-shaped bellpipe issuing from a gilt-bronze dragon head, set with a gilt-bronze triple flaming jewel and an animal mask just below the rim, the leadpipe terminating to a gilt-bronze mouthpiece decorated with lappets and band of circles
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., London, 11th April 1983.
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Exhibited
The Minor Arts of China, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1983, cat. no. 82.
Condition
In very good general condition, with only minor wear to the mounts.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."