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A WHITE JADE VASE AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- jade
of flattened bronze form, flanked by a pair of dragon handles suspending rings, carved with a floral spray to the edge and a clambering dragon along the side, the domed cover with a dragon knop, the stone of a creamy white color with white inclusions, wood stand, Japanese box (3)
Provenance
Mayuyama & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, acquired between 1960-1969.
Condition
The tail of the dragon on the cover has been chipped off, and there is a bruise to the interior of the cover. There are very minor scattered nicks to the extremeties to the cover and vase. There is a fissure through one handle.
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.