- 3109
A FINE AND RARE WHITE-GLAZED 'LANTERN' VASE INCISED SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
the ovoid body rising from a small slightly splayed foot to a tapering neck, incised with archaistic confronting dragons and stylized bats amidst scrolls between a band of lappets above the foot and a frieze of archaistic dragons at the shoulder, a band of key-fret further encircling the neck, applied overall with a thick white glaze, the base incised with the six-character reign mark
Provenance
Christie's London, 3rd November 2009, lot 273.
Condition
The vase is in good condition with the exception of firing impurities and specks inside. There are a few tiny minor iron spots near the foot on the outside.
"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."