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A Blue and White 'Lotus' Pen Box and Cover Ming Dynasty, Circa 1500
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
of oval section, the cover and the sides painted with meandering lotus scrolls, framed by chevron and classic scroll bands, the interior divided into two shaped compartments
Provenance
The Riesco Collection.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1984, lot 333A.
Bluett & Sons, London.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1984, lot 333A.
Bluett & Sons, London.
Exhibited
From the Tang to the Qing: Chinese Ceramics from circa 618-1850 A.D. from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1996, cat. no. 54.
Condition
In good general condition. The blue slightly mis-fired (primarily to one side) as visible in catalogue image; Numerous burst glaze bubbles and faint crackle to glaze to cover.
The box with further burst glaze bubbles and an 87mm firing crack running above the base, with shorter associated firing cracks. Other firing cracks and defects.
"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."