A PALE JADE CELADON WINE POT AND COVER 17TH CENTURY

carved in hexagonal section, with a ear-shaped handle and faceted spout, carved to the sides with shou characters and lotus, with lingzhi to the handle and spout, with a 'jinlian baoxiang' sealmark to the base

The wine pot has minute nibbles to the rim and spout and one tiny chip to the rim of the cover; the cover has been mounted with a gilt-bronze acorn and leaf finial; otherwise the wine pot and cover are in very good condition.
"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."

Jinlian baoxiang, or 'precious appearance of golden lotus' can either have a Buddhist connotation or refer to a beautiful woman, with golden lotus being often an expression for the small bound feet.