Lot 696
  • 696

A FAMILLE-VERTE BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

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the ovoid body rising to a tall slender  neck, the body brightly enameled with three Buddhist lions gamboling among ribbons, two in shades of green, the third smaller and in iron-red, a foliate scroll at the shoulder  below upright ruyi-lappets, the rim with a diaper band surmounting downturned ruyi-lappets suspending tassels, cash symbols and chimes, all supported on a short tapered foot

Provenance

Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 1990s.

Condition

The condition of the vase is good- there is a firing tear to the base and expected wear to the surface. The potting of the ovoid body is slightly uneven.
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.
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