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A WHITE-GLAZED AND ENGRAVED SEAL PASTE BOX AND COVER DATED GUANGXU YISI YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1905
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
the low domed cover engraved with the image of Han dynasty voyager Zhang Qian riding in his log raft, inscribed Shuangqing Tang yong bao with one seal reading Nian, the inscription repeated just below the rim of the box, the based inscribed Guangxu yisi chun Manqing deyu Changsha yin ji zhi (obtained in Changsha by Manqing during spring of the Guangxu yisi year and recorded here) with one seal reading Dachen Nian Wanqing fu (2)
Condition
The rim of the box with scattered minor chips. The box and cover with scratches to the interior and burst air bubbles.
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.
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.