Lot 290
  • 290

A BLUE AND WHITE 'MING STYLE' BOTTLE VASE DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
the globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck, finely painted in rich cobalt-blue tones with a composite floral scroll between a band of lappets and a frieze of pendent ruyi at the shoulder, the neck with plantain leaves above a key-fret border, further decorated with ruyi and a band of tumultuous waves around the mouthrim, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

Provenance

Hugh Moss Ltd., London, 10th May 1978.

Condition

The vase is in good condition. There is a minute glaze frit to the rim and a small dark spot on the neck.
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.
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