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A ‘Longquan’ celadon ‘trigram’ tripod censer Yuan dynasty
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stoneware
the cylindrical body rising from three short cabriole legs to a flat incurved rim, moulded to the exterior with a band of the Eight Trigrams between raised borders, covered in a sea-green glaze, the silver cover pierced with floral blossoms including peony, chrysanthemum and prunus, Japanese wood box, with Koyama Fujio label.
Provenance
A Japanese Private Collection.
Condition
The censer is in good condition with the exception of a 1mm., rim chip, a 10cm., long firing line around the underside of the base, a 1.5cm., hairline firing line to the base of the foot and minor glaze firing imperfections including iron-spots and glaze pin holes.
"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."