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Sceau en ivoire Marque et époque Yongle, daté 1418
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Ivory
la base carrée surmontée de la roue du Dharma finement sculptée sur un double socle lotiforme, le dessus de la base incisée d'un côté de l'inscription Ci Lama Zheba suonan jiancan et de l'autre de la marque Yongle shiliunian zhengyue ri (premier mois de la seizième année du règne de l'Empereur Yongle (1418), la base portant la marque Chongxiu fajiao
Condition
The seal is in good overall condition, the smaller petals around the wheel with their tip chipped, there is a 0.2cm restored flake to the ivory to the rim on one side of the seal. The ivory with a rich yellow age patina and some thin crackles.
"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."