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A finely-carved jade pot, India, Mughal, 18th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
of deep round form with two small scroll-handles, decorated on the exterior with finely carved acanthus leaf pattern, on a petalled base with flowerhead motif, the interior featuring a carved floral blossom
Condition
In overall good condition, petaled foot on underside carved along a natural hairline crack in jade with some discoloration near it, as viewed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Vessels of this deep round form with carved acanthus leaves and floral medallions influenced Chinese artisans during the Qing dynasty in the eighteenth century who produced similar models intended as brush pots.
A similar bowl, with its lid and carved with a ring of acanthus leaves along its edges, is in the Taipei National Museum, inv.no.2781 (Taiwan 2007, pp.157 and 267, no.197). Another bowl of similar form, carved with leafy details on its surface and two stem-shaped handles, is in the Al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, inv.no.LNS 32HS (Keene 2001, p.117, no.9.18).
A similar bowl, with its lid and carved with a ring of acanthus leaves along its edges, is in the Taipei National Museum, inv.no.2781 (Taiwan 2007, pp.157 and 267, no.197). Another bowl of similar form, carved with leafy details on its surface and two stem-shaped handles, is in the Al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, inv.no.LNS 32HS (Keene 2001, p.117, no.9.18).