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A CELADON JADE EWER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
the slightly flattened pear-shaped body rising from a spreading foot to a flaring neck, set to one side with a strap handle surmounted by a chilong and to the other with an elegant curved spout issuing from a dragon mask and joined to the body with a ruyi strut, carved to the front face with pine trees in a landscape and to the reverse with a poetic calligraphic inscription above a peach branch, all surmounted by a stepped domed cover with bird finial
Condition
The ewer is in very good condition with the exception of minor nibbling and small chips along the edges of the mouthrim, spout, and the footring. The stone has natural veining with associated flakes.
"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."