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Lot 65
  • 65

A Blue and White Cup Kangxi Mark and Period

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
of bell shape, the deep sides rising from a short foot to a flaring rim, painted to the exterior with gnarled trees, bamboo and lingzhi in a landscape with pierced rocks, the base inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark within a double-circle

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 17th November 1975, lot 62.

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. 95.

Condition

In very good condition, with the exception of a 8mm horizontal firing crack to lower half of the body. Two small glaze pulls to base and a single iron-spot to rim.
"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.
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