A CELADON JADE POMEGRANATE-FORM WALL VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

formed by a large central fruit, the hollowed aperture just below the calyx formed by a split section revealing a cluster of ripe seeds, all borne on a gnarled branch issuing twisting and curling leaves and another smaller fruit, incised with a gilt inscription

Sotheby's New York, 5th June 1985, lot 5. 

The large calyx with scattered minor nicks and a polished chip to the edge and small chips to three tips. The smaller calyx with a chip to two tips. A section of leaf is missing from the large to the smaller pomegranate.
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.
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