- 3189
A FAMILLE-ROSE 'DAJI' DOUBLE-GOURD PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
the porcelain body moulded in the form of a double-gourd supported on an ornate simulated wood stand, tied at the waist with drapery enamelled in green, the upper bulb gilded with the character 'da' within a white glazed medallion, the lower bulb with the character 'ji', each surrounded by five gilded bats forming the Wu Fu against an iron-red brocade pattern ground, all below a gilded bat at the turquoise-glazed mouth, carved wooden frame
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 30th October 2001, lot 743.
Condition
There is a small old chip to the tip of the ribbon on the bottom right hand corner of the plaque of approximately 0.5 cm long, 0.3 cm high, and 0.2 cm deep, and the enamel has flaked slightly at the other tip of the ribbon on the left hand side. Otherwise, there is just some expected wear to the gilding and a few surface scratches to the enamels.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Gourd-shaped vases inscribed with the characters da ji (great happiness) are traditional good luck charms. Compare a daji plaque sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 2nd May 1995, lot 156. See also a similar daji hanging vase in the Shanghai Museum, illustrated in Selected Ceramics from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hu, Shanghai, 1989, pl. 70.