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A CELADON JADE EWER AND COVER QING DYNASTY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- jade
one side of the flattened body carved in low relief with a gnarled prunus tree and lingzhi, the other side with a wannianqing plant growing beside rocks, skillfully highlighted using the natural inclusions in the stone, a stylized dragon with bifurcated tail forming the handle, the domed cover with bud-shaped finial, the stone of even color and lustrous polish, wood stand (3)
Provenance
John and Rose Meengs Collection.
Tianhe Shanfang Collection, prior to 2008.
Tianhe Shanfang Collection, prior to 2008.
Condition
Minute nicks around the rims and edges, but overall in good condition. Please note that the color of the ewer and cover in the catalogue illustration is incorrect. The stone is not white but a celadon green color.
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.