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A CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
估價
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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描述
- Nephrite, celadon
well hollowed, of meiping shape with an elegant waisted neck tapering to an everted straightened mouth, supported on an oval foot with a recessed base, the exterior finely carved with narrow convex vertical flutes, the stone of even pale celadon tone
來源
Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Levine.
Sotheby's New York, 2nd December 1992, lot 476.
Sotheby's New York, 2nd December 1992, lot 476.
Condition
Two miniscule chips to the exterior rim of the mouth and one minor chip to the foot, with no effect to the integrity of the fluted design. In overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
The elegant proportions and finely carved flutes contribute to the bottle's overall beauty. The even celadon color of the stone, devoid of flaws or inclusions, further accentuates the elegant profile and fine carving.
A similar snuff bottle, attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing, was sold at Christie's New York, 15th September 2009, lot 172. It is also of meiping shape, but with loop handles around the neck.