- 203B
A RARE DOUCAI 'DRAGON' JAR YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the ovid body rising from a recessed base to a short waisted neck, finely and brightly enamelled around the exterior with five dragon medallions divided by strapwork spandrels, all between a lotus lappet band at the base and a bajixiang collar bordered by green ruyi bands at the shoulder
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 14th November 2001, lot 114.
Condition
he jar is in very good condition with the exception of some over-painting to the rim covering a small flake to the exterior of the rim, very minor glaze firing imperfections and light glaze scratches.
"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
A similar jar in the British Museum is illustratedin Ceramic Art of the World, vol.15, Tokyo, 1983, col.pl.195; another is on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, no.675-1907; and two covered jars of this design from the Qing Court Collection, one of Qianlong, the other of Daoguang mark and period, are in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum:Porcelains in Polychrome and Contrasting Colours, Hong Kong, 1999, pls.238 and 264.