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A BLUE-ENAMELLED 'HUNDRED SHOU' BOWL QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the deep rounded sides divided into six lobes with vertical ribs, rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the exterior enamelled with a hundred stylised shou characters in various script arranged in three horizontal rows, encircled with a double line border at the foot and a single line at the rim
Condition
The bowl has two raised bumps (0.1 x 0.1cm each) and approx. 15 burst glaze bubbles to the interior, the blue enamel slightly obscured in places. Apart from other minor glaze firing imperfections such as iron spots, the bowl is in 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."
"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."