- 1633
A CELADON GLAZED 'DRUM' VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
the barrel-shaped drum with sides rising to a flat incurved mouth, studded with a row of bosses around the top and near the foot, the sides set with pair of high-relief molded animal-heads securing mock-ring handles, covered overall with an even celadon-green glaze, the underside inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark
Provenance
E.T. Chow Collection.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 96.
Christie's London, 5th July 1983, lot 310.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 96.
Christie's London, 5th July 1983, lot 310.
Condition
The overall condition is very good with only minor glaze scratches and dirt trapped in air bubbles. The actual colour is quite close to the illustration in the 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."
"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."