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A PAIR OF KOSOMETSUKE 'SQUIRREL AND MELON' DISHES JIAJING MARK, TRANSITIONAL PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each with rounded sides tapering to a straight foot, the interior painted in underglaze cobalt-blue with squirrels scurrying amongst fruiting melon vines within double circle borders, the exterior incised with four leafy lotus sprays, encircled around the rim with a classic scroll band, the base with an apocryphal six-character Jiajing mark within a double circle
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30th April 1991, lot 45.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 31st October 1995, lot 386.
Condition
The pair of dishes are in general good condition with the exception of minor surface scratching and burst glaze bubbles.
"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."