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A GREEN-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' JAR DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Height 7 7/8 in., 20 cm
well-potted, the tapering ovoid body rising to a wide shoulder and narrow short neck, decorated around the exterior in emerald-green enamel outlined and detailed in underglaze blue illustrating two five-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amidst ruyi-form clouds, flame scrolls issuing from their scaly bodies, a band of lappets below and a band of ruyi heads above, the shoulder with the 'Eight Auspicious Emblems' beneath a band of spirals, the recessed base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Collection of Constantin von Hanneken (1854-1925), and thence by descent.
Exhibited
Roemer Museum, Hildesheim, Germany, from 1899 (on loan).
Condition
In overall good condition with some minor 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.