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AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE WINE VESSEL, FANGDING MING DYNASTY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Bronze
- 16.5 cm, 6 1/2 in.
of rectangular section, supported on four tubular legs, the sides decorated with taotie in low relief, centred and flanked with flanges, below the lipped rim supporting two looped handles, the interior with one character inscription, the bronze with an enhanced greenish-brown patina with patches of malachite-green encrustation
Provenance
Collection of Dr J.H. Zeeman, Charge d'Affairs, Embassy of the Netherlands, Beijing, 1954-1957.
Condition
The vessel is in good condition with overall malachite and cuprite encrustations, heavier around the base and foot, and minor nicks and dents to the extremities.
"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."