- 721
A Fine White-Glazed Incised 'Dragon' Cup Mark and Period of Kangxi
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to an everted rim, finely incised in a fine line technique under the milk-white glaze with two striding five-clawed dragons reaching for a 'flaming pearl', the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within double circles
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28th November 1978, lot 129.
Condition
There are three tiny specks in the glaze on the interior and a minute pale iron spot near the base on the exterior, but overall the cup is in very good condition..
"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."
Catalogue Note
For the Ming prototypes in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, see Monochrome Ware of the Ming Dynasty, Vol. 1, Ch'êng Hua Ware, pl. 1, and Vol. 2, Chia Ching Ware, pl. 3.