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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘FISH’ JAR AND COVER MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 8 in.
the ovoid body rising from a short foot to a tapering neck, painted to the exterior with four fish swimming amongst aquatic plants above cresting waves, all between ruyi heads at the shoulder and a lappet band at the foot, the domed cover with matching decoration the base with a four-character mark reading Fugui jiaqi (Beautiful vessel for the rich and honourable), wood stand
Provenance
Acquired by the parents of the current owners in the UK in the early 20th century.
Condition
The jar has over-painting to the inside and outside of a 7cm., wide section of the rim, a 4cm., U-shaped rim crack, a 1cm., rim crack, shallow chipping to the base of the footring, and minor glaze firing impurities including blisters, burst bubbles and iron-spots.
"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."