- 3728
A YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC EWER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
500,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
of archaistic yi form, the compressed globular body supported on a low stepped foot and rising to a slightly waisted neck and everted mouthrim, set to one side opposite the spout with a handle in the form of a stylised dragon, the cover carved with a stylised crouching dragon behind two capped finials, the stone of a greenish-yellow colour mottled with russet inclusions
Condition
In overall good condition. There is one light scratch to the interior of the footrim. Minute nicks to the extremities as can be expected. The catalogue illustration is of a reddish tone.
"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
The form of this exquisite yellow jade ewer is inspired by the archaic bronze wine vessel, yi. The luminous yellow colour of the stone is accentuated through the plain and finely finished surfaces, which contrast effectively with the sinuous forms of the handle and crouching beast surmounting the cover. A slightly larger vessel of this type, from the collection of Kenneth Snowman, was sold in our London rooms, 13th June 2003, lot 1017. See also a yellow jade vessel of slightly elongated shape, illustrated in Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco, 1977, pl. 58.