- 3713
A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' JAR MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAJING
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the exterior decorated with a pair of five-clawed dragons, each rendered in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', all between stylised bands of pendent and upright petal lappets encircling the shoulder and foot, all below a 'classic' scroll band collaring the neck, the slightly countersunk unglazed base centred with a sunken glazed medallion inscribed with an underglaze-blue six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 18th September 2007, lot 248.
Condition
The jar has some characteristic firing imperfections, in particular fritting to the mouth with associated flakes, with the largest one slightly polished, measuring approx. 1.5 cm. There are further burst bubbles to the body with associated glaze loss, expected firing lines and insignificant polished kiln grits to the foot.
"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."