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A celadon jade pouring vessel, India, Mughal, 17th/18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
the carved jade bowl set with a pair of ear-shaped handles carved with leaves and a long spout, on a short slightly everted foot, the polished stone of a pale celadon tone
Condition
Very minor chip to tip of spout, some minor encrustations on carved sections and interior of spout consistent with age, as viewed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This elegant jade vessel, with its thin translucent body, suggests that it was the product of Hindustani jade carvers working in Mughal India. Such jades became very popular with the Qianlong emperor, who brought in Muslim carvers to the Palace workshops to fashion similar wares, which then continued to be produced by Chinese craftsmen working at court.
A number of related Mughal vessels in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, were included in the exhibition Exquisite Beauty-Islamic Jades, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2007, cat.nos 96-99.
A number of related Mughal vessels in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, were included in the exhibition Exquisite Beauty-Islamic Jades, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2007, cat.nos 96-99.