- 1529
A BLUE AND WHITE 'BUDDHIST LION' BOWL QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- Diameter 6 in., 15.2 cm
the flaring sides rising from a straight foot, the exterior painted in inky cobalt with three playful Buddhist lions between peony sprays, the interior centered with a peony spray medallion, a classic scroll band encircling the rim, the base with an apocryphal six-character Jiajing mark in underglaze blue within a double circle
Provenance
Bonhams San Francisco, 10th December 2012, lot 5258.
Condition
In overall good condition with surface wear and minor scratches, a minor abrasion on the rim measuring approx. 2 cm wide, not visible but rough to the touch. Also with three minor flake chips to the abraded foot and firing imperfections.
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.