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A 'QIANGJIN' AND 'TIANQI' LACQUER 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAJING |
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- 21.5 cm, 8 1/2 in.
carved with narrow fluted sides and pointed tips resembling chrysanthemum petals, the interior decorated in polychrome lacquer and gilt incisions with a phoenix and a crane gazing at the sun, the sun enclosed with a stylised shou character, the cavetto incised and gilt with petals repeated on the underside and foot, the base lacquered black and incised in gilt with a vertical reign mark, Japanese box
Condition
There are minor bruises and flaking, especially to the tips of the petals, with possible repainting. Typical age cracks.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Jiajing mark and period dishes of this type are known with a variety of designs; see a slightly larger example depicting a dragon and phoenix, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Lacquer Wares of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, Shanghai, 2006, pl. 154, together with a slightly smaller version decorated with a flower surrounded by a dragon, pl. 159; another in the Taipei Palace Museum, published in Chen Huixia, Carving the Subtle Radiance of Colors, Taipei, 2014, pl. 93; and a third, adorned with a dragon, from the Baoyizhai collection, sold in these rooms, 8th October 2014, lot 3217.