- 2613
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE IMPERIAL EMBELLISHED GOLD JUE AND STAND MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI, DATED 1601
Estimate
8,000,000 - 12,000,000 HKD
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Description
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the libation cup with deep U-shaped body flaring at the rim to form a spout at one end, the exterior finely engraved to the underside with a large shou character and at either end with a ferocious scaly dragon, divided by a pair of dragon-head handles and mounted with three red tourmalines, the rim set with a pair of dragon posts, each surmounted by a tourmaline, all supported on three tall splayed dragon legs; the circular dished stand engraved to the interior with a leafy lotus scroll and encircled in the well by a ruyi band, the broad everted lipped rim with simple cloud scrolls divided by alternating sapphires and tourmalines, the central tri-lobed support chased with a foliate medallion and reserved on a cloud scroll and punched ground, set to the face of each lobe with a vase-shaped appliqué with five foliate mounts enclosing tourmalines above a single sapphire, the flat base with sixteen-character inscription Da Ming Wanli xinchou nian Yinzuoju zao jiu chengse kuangjin, ('Made in the xinchou year of Wanli in the great Ming dynasty (1601) by the Jewellry Service (Yinzuoju) of 90% pure gold ore')
the libation cup with deep U-shaped body flaring at the rim to form a spout at one end, the exterior finely engraved to the underside with a large shou character and at either end with a ferocious scaly dragon, divided by a pair of dragon-head handles and mounted with three red tourmalines, the rim set with a pair of dragon posts, each surmounted by a tourmaline, all supported on three tall splayed dragon legs; the circular dished stand engraved to the interior with a leafy lotus scroll and encircled in the well by a ruyi band, the broad everted lipped rim with simple cloud scrolls divided by alternating sapphires and tourmalines, the central tri-lobed support chased with a foliate medallion and reserved on a cloud scroll and punched ground, set to the face of each lobe with a vase-shaped appliqué with five foliate mounts enclosing tourmalines above a single sapphire, the flat base with sixteen-character inscription Da Ming Wanli xinchou nian Yinzuoju zao jiu chengse kuangjin, ('Made in the xinchou year of Wanli in the great Ming dynasty (1601) by the Jewellry Service (Yinzuoju) of 90% pure gold ore')
Condition
One of the vertical flanges on the stand has been broken and restuck with a little glue. The stones are all intact. Some of the stones are recycled from Wanli period strung beads, as there are drilled holes through the middle of a few of them. The gold has been cleaned to remove the tarnish. A few of the stones have some minor chips.
"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."