- 3122
A RARE CARVED LAPIS LAZULI 'DRAGON' SEAL QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- lapis lazuli
of square form, surmounted by a dragon depicted crouching on its haunches, its eyes bulging above curling whiskers, the scales and mane intricately incised, a 'flaming pearl' resting under the dragon's jaws, the rich mottled blue stone flecked with characteristic iron pyrites
Exhibited
Hosokawa Morisada Collection ten II – Shinno jiki, Persia no touki [Morisada Hosokawa Collection exhibition II – Qing porcelains and Persian ceramics], Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Kumamoto, 1993, cat. no. 13.
Literature
Morisada Hosokawa, Itsutokuroku [Wisdom in pieces], Tokyo, 1982, no. 3.
Condition
The seal is in overall good condition, with only a few occasional expected nicks especially to the edges of the base. The seal face has possibly been polished down. The actual colour is slightly less purplish.
"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."