- 3350
A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' WATERPOT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- 9.8 cm, 3 7/8 in.
skilfully worked with a compressed globular vessel rising from a rounded foot to an incurved rim, the exterior decorated with a pair of dragons, each of the mythical beast meticulously portrayed with a sinuous scaly body terminating in a tail fin detailed with striations, the stone of a lustrous white colour with thin faint russet streaks
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 14th April 1970, lot 4.
Condition
The waterpot is in good overall condition. There are occasional tiny bruises and nibbling to the fragile extremities and edges, including tiny nicks to one dragon’s claws and tail. There is a natural vein to the underside of the vessel.
"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."