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Compte-gouttes en jade céladon Dynastie Ming
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Jade
sculpté en forme de bixie, la gueule surmontée de deux cornes courbées au-dessus de larges sourcils retroussés, le dos incisé d'une colonne vertébrale stylisée et percé d'un orifice rond, la pierre polie rehaussée d'inclusions brunes
Provenance
Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The cover is missing. There are small chips and fritts to the edges of the carved design. The stone is of a celadon tone suffused with black specks and with some brownish patches to the right side of the creature.
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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."