Lot 343
  • 343

A POWDER-BLUE GROUND EWER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Width 6 1/4  in., 16.9 cm
the cylindrical body set with an S-curved spout opposite the handle, each side with a reserved quadrilobed panel painted in underglaze blue with flower sprays or the 'Hundred Antiques' all against a powder blue ground, the circular cover with a 'Buddhist lion' knop and a small aperture, Japanese wood box (4)

Provenance

Marchant, London.

Condition

In good general condition. One burst glaze bubble to the lower body and another to lower raised boss border; a firing crack to the top of the handle. The cover with burst glaze bubbles and firing tear to the base of the finial.
"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."