Lot 3238
  • 3238

A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'FLOWER SCROLL' HEXAGONAL CUP QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD

Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description

the six-sided beaker standing on an hexagonal splayed foot and flaring to a rim of conforming shape, decorated around the body on each side with a lotus wreathed by feathery scrolls, the six large blooms arranged in a zigzag sequence, above a bulging band of key-fret tapering to a white fillet above the leafy half-lotus skirting the foot, the recessed base painted with a medallion of lingzhi and wreathing leaves in underglaze blue

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28th/29th November 1978, lot 253.

Condition

The overall condition is very good with only a pale iron spot and a couple of minute firing specks on the interior.
"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."