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A CORAL-GROUND REVERSE-DECORATED 'SHOU' DISH QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
the shallow rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a gently lobed rim, decorated to the interior with a central shou medallion, surrounded by sixteen shou characters written in various calligraphic styles, the exterior with five evenly spaced flying bats, the base left white, inscribed in iron-red with a studio mark in seal characters reading Xiezhu zhuren zao (made by the Master of Wind Music)
Condition
In excellent general condition. Faint wear and rubbing to the iron-red enamel.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.