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A LARGE CLOISONNE ENAMEL TRIPOD DISH MING DYNASTY, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
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raised on three ruyi-shaped gilt-bronze feet, with steep straight sides rising to an everted rim, enameled to the interior with a large meandering lotus and chrysanthemum scroll, bordered by a cloud border, the well with a continuous chrysanthemum scroll enclosed within a further cloud border, the base similarly decorated, all enameled in red, blue, yellow, white and green and reserved on a turquoise-blue ground, the rims gilt
Provenance
Yamanaka & Co., New York, 1944.
Condition
In very good general condition. With characteristic pitting, flaking and small areas of loss to the enamels. Wear to gilding.
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.