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A CELADON JADE RETICULATED CONTAINER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jade and wooden base
of tapered cylindrical form, carved in shallow relief around the body with stylized taotie masks below a band of stylized dragons confronting a 'flaming pearl' and a band of archaistic scroll below the everted rim, the cover carved with a band of petals enclosing a reticulated roundel (2)
Provenance
Acquired in London, 1950s.
Collection of Ephraim Goldberg, Glasgow, and thence by descent.
Collection of Ephraim Goldberg, Glasgow, and thence by descent.
Condition
The cover is adhered to the body. There are scattered nicks to the edges. There are russet flaws to the lower section of the body.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.