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A GREEN ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' JAR QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the tapering ovoid body rising from a recessed base to a rounded shoulder and narrow short neck, decorated around the exterior in underglaze-blue and green enamel with two five-clawed dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, all between a bajixiang band encircling the neck and a lotus-lappet band at the base, the seal mark in underglaze-blue
Condition
The dragon jar is in very good condition with the exception of surface scratchings and minor glaze firing imperfections such as iron spots and burst glaze bubbles. There is a minor craze to the green enamels and very few minute glaze chips particularly around the shoulder (0.1cm).
"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."