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A BLUE AND WHITE 'PEACH' MOONFLASK QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
- 17.5cm
the flattened circular body rising from a short splayed foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, flanked by a pair of ruyi handles, the exterior moulded in low relief on both sides with a peach-shaped panel enclosing bats soaring around fruiting leafy sprays bearing clusters of ripe peaches, the panels surrounded by a leafy floral scroll ground and similarly decorated to the sides and neck, all below upright ruyi lappets and a lingzhi meander around the rim, the rectangular foot skirted with a classic scroll band, the six-character seal mark on the base effaced
Provenance
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.
Exhibited
Ch’ing Porcelain from the Wah Kwong Collection, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1973, cat. no. 66 (one of a pair, not illustrated).
Condition
The moonflask is in good condition with a few insignificant firing imperfections. The base has been effaced.
"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."