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THREE ORANGE SOAPSTONE 'LION' SEALS MING AND QING DYNASTIES
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- soapstone
comprising an orange soapstone seal with a 'Buddhist lion' finial, the mythical beast depicted with its head turned towards its back, the seal face with an indiscernible inscription; and a pair of opaque yellow-orange seals, each surmounted with a 'mythical beast' finial, one carved with a six-character inscription reading Censhi cen lou zhong wu, the other reading Censhi Juying zhai yin
Literature
Left seal:
Soji Kitabatake and Gotei Kitabatake, Bunbou Shihou Nyumon [Introduction to the Four Treasures of the Study], Tokyo, 2006, p. 25.
Soji Kitabatake and Gotei Kitabatake, Bunbou Shihou Nyumon [Introduction to the Four Treasures of the Study], Tokyo, 2006, p. 25.
Condition
There are small chips and surface wear to the edges and corners of the seals, more notably to the smaller one where there is a chip to the beast's snout. The catalogue illustration is slightly redder than the actual colours of the stones.
"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."