Lot 57
  • 57

A WHITE-GLAZED 'ANHUA' STEMBOWL YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • Diameter: 6 ¾ inches, 17.2 cm
incised on the exterior with eight detached lotus blossoms each supporting one of the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' evenly spaced around the sides, with a band of ruyi-heads below, raised on a pedestal foot incised with four detached florets, six-character mark in underglaze blue in a line inside the foot

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong ,14th-15th November 1983, lot 154.
Christie's Hong Kong, 27th-28th April 1997, lot 736.

Condition

There is an approximately 1 1/4 in. (3.2cm) hairline crack and burst air bubbles at the rim, and a few glaze pulls to the exterior and a minute kiln adhesion on the well.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.