- 1839
AN IMPERIALLY INSCRIBED SPINACH-JADE ARCHAISTIC VESSEL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
finely carved in the form of a thin-walled cylinder, the exterior inscribed with two poems picked-out in black, each poem encircled by a frame of archaistic dragons in low-relief, all between bands of pendant ruyi heads and petal lappets, the bright green stone mottled with natural veins and inclusions, the base with a four-character reign mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 31st October 1995, lot 756.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th April 2003, lot 302.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th April 2003, lot 302.
Condition
The overall condition is very good. The colour of the stone is even on all sides. The carving is very crisp and clear.
"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."