Lot 138
  • 138

A RARE MOLDED MOON WHITE-GLAZED RITUAL FOOD VESSEL AND COVER (DUI) QIANLONG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD |

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 8 in., 20.4 cm
the spherical form modeled after a Warring States ritual food vessel, the body raised on three blade-form feet, the cover of conforming shape, both finely molded in shallow relief with borders of scrollwork, keyfret and wanzi diaper, centered with a mallow-form floret framed by scrollwork, the opaque 'moon white' glaze pooling in the recesses, each of the interiors centered with an incised six-character seal mark (2) 

Provenance

Collection of George A. Lucas (1824–1909).
Collection of Jesse G. Kaufman (1883-1976), and thence by descent. 

Condition

The body with one leg off and cleanly re-stuck, but otherwise in good condition. The cover 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.
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Catalogue Note

Compare a related Qianlong mark and period white-glazed ritual vessel, in the form of a xing, carved with archaistic motifs and raised on three similar blade feet, sold at Christie's New York, 27th November 1991, lot 348.