- 3151
A CINNABAR-LACQUER 'NINE DRAGON' BOX MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
700,000 - 900,000 HKD
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Description
the top of the domed cover finely carved with an en face five-clawed dragon encircling a 'flaming pearl' reserved on a dense ground of swirling waves and flames, encircled around the sides with four dragons in profile all in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' against a continuous wave ground, the base similarly decorated with four further dragons in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', all supported on a key-fret foot, the interior of the cover carved with the four characters Jiu long bao he ('Nine Dragon Box'), and the interior of the base with the six-character reign mark, all picked out in gilt against a black lacquered ground
Condition
Apart from old chips to the rims, inner lip and a few small chips to the carving and a 4 cm T-shaped crack on the interior of the cover, the overall condition appears to be quite good. The has been no restoration or relacquering.
"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."