Lot 3696
  • 3696

A JADEITE BOWL QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
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Description

  • jadeite
the highly translucent stone worked in the form of a shallow bowl resting on a recessed foot ring with thin walls rising to a delicate flared rim, the stone with apple green veining and amber flecks throughout, later paired with a silver pierced repoussé stand, finely worked with two confronting dragons writhing among swirling clouds and facing a peach, the foot inscribed with two characters reading yaojie

Provenance

Christie's Hong Kong, 29th April 2002, lot 714.

Condition

The bowl is in very good condition with only a few occasional minute nibbles.
"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."