Lot 36
  • 36

A FINE RU-TYPE CONG QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
of square section with straight sides rising from a spreading foot to a short waisted neck, moulded on each side with the bagua (Eight Trigrams) arranged into two columns, covered overall in a crackled greyish-blue glaze stopping at the footring to reveal the brown body, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th/28th April 1993, lot 92.

Condition

The vase is in good condition with the exception of a 2mm., glaze frit to the lower edge of one corner and a slight depression to one side of the rim original to firing.
"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."