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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ARCHAISTIC RHYTON 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 12.5 cm, 4 7/8 in.
the well-hollowed tapering vessel deftly carved with archaistic motifs to the exterior, finely incised with further stylised scrolls and mythical beasts, the stone of a greyish celadon tone with russet inclusions
Condition
This rhyton is in good condition, with the exception of minor nicks to the extremities, and natural flaws to the stone.
"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
Jade vessels of rhyton form are known to have been produced from as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), such as one excavated from the tomb of the King of Nanyue, dated to circa 122 BC, illustrated in Peter Lam, Jades from the Tomb of the King of Nanyue, Hong Kong, 1991, pl. D44.