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A PALE LAVENDER JADEITE EWER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- lavendar jadeite
the body of flattened globular shape rising from a spreading foot, carved to either side with a pair of entwined chilong, the neck encircled with linked pendent ruyi heads, set at the shoulder with a spout issuing from a dragon mask and secured to the neck with a dragon head handle, the domed cover surmounted by a finial in the form of a standing Buddhist lion, the stone of even lavender tone with emerald inclusions, wood stand
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17th November 1970, lot 14.
Condition
The ewer is in good condition with the exception of a loss on one of the curled tendrils on the dragon head handle by a clean break measuring 0.8 x 0.4cm. The cover and the wood stand are tightly attached to the ewer. The stone is of a slightly paler lavender tone compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."