- 2340
A SMALL WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
100,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
the slightly compressed pear-shaped body flanked at the neck by a pair of animal mask handles suspending fixed rings, supported on one side with a boy with his arms outstretched holding on to the vessel and grasping a sprig of lingzhi fungus in his right hand, the fine white stone of an even tone
Condition
The overall condition is very good with only an extremely minute nick to the tip of the ribbon.
"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
Compare an example of similar design, but with two qilong dragons clambering the sides, formerly in the collection of Blanche B. Exstein, sold at Christie's New York, 21st March 2002, lot 203. See also a small zun vase surrounded by four boys included in the exhibition Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, Asia House Gallery, New York, 1980, cat. no. 135.