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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘DUCK’ CENSER MING DYNASTY, TIANQI/CHONGZHEN PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
modelled in the form of a duck swimming in a lotus pond, the head turned to its left and the mouth pierced, the body defined with detailed plumage, all supported on three feet
Provenance
A Japanese Private Collection.
Exhibited
Ming Porcelain for the Japanese Market: Ko-sometsuke & Ko-akai, Marchant, London, 2008, cat. no. 20.
Condition
This rare censer and cover are in fair condition with the exception of repair to a break along the body of the censer with associated V-shaped breaks to the rim at either end, minor glaze firing imperfections including fritting, iron-spots and light glaze scratches.
"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."