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A BRONZE MANCHU OFFICIAL'S SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG, DATED 1749
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bronze
- 11.2cm
of square form and surmounted by a slightly tapering cylindrical handle, cast at the top with the inscriptions xingbu Yunnan qingshi siying libu zao (seal of the Yunnan Qingshi, Ministry of Justice, made by the Ministry of Rites) in Chinese and Manchu, the sides with qian zi yiqian babai qishijiu hao (number 1879 of Qian) and Qianlong shisi nian wuyue ri zao (made in the fifth month in the 14th year of Qianlong) corresponding to 1749, the seal face with xingbu Yunnan qingshi sibu (seal of the Yunnan Qingshi, Ministry of Justice) in Chinese and Manchu
Condition
The seal is in overall good condition with nicks and scratches on the surface, and expected wear to the surface.
"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."