Lot 1802
  • 1802

A FINE MING-STYLE BLUE AND WHITE PILGRIM MOONFLASK MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

Estimate
4,000,000 - 6,000,000 HKD
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Description

decorated in underglaze-blue of fine colour with simulated 'heaping and piling' effect, the domed sides with eight petal-shaped panels enclosing the ba jixiang, the central boss with motifs of ruyi heads within line and formal borders, a wide band of lotus scrolls around the edges, the cylindrical neck and splayed foot with similar borders of lingzhi, double stylised dragon scroll handles joining the shoulders to the neck

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 20th November 1984, lot 365.

Condition

The overall condition is very good. There is just a small glaze chip to the foot 1 cm and a 2mm nick to the glaze just above the foot. The cobalt is quite strong although the glaze is a little bubbly, giving the overall effect a slightly greyish tone in areas around the handles, neck and foot.
"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."