- 3406
A BRONZE SUTRA CONTAINER AND COVER SOUTH CHINA / SOUTH-EAST ASIA, SONG TO MING DYNASTY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- bronze
of rectangular form, the box supported on four stylised scroll feet, all four sides pierced and reticulated with floral and foliate scrolls, the cover comprising four panels and a flat rectangular top, the sides similarly reticulated with meandering floral and foliate scrolls, the corners cast with a mythical beast with an upward-turning nose, the patina with malachite-green encrustation
Provenance
Lempertz, Cologne, November 1980, lot 896.
Condition
There is a 4cm by 4cm loss to the cover. There is a 1cm crack to the front left side and a crack to the back right foot, Other minor cracks and chips. Extensive malachite-green oxidisation.
"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."