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A BOXWOOD LIBATION CUP AND A BONE AND ZITAN RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 HKD
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Description
- 12.3 and 24.6 cm, 4 7/8 and 9 3/4 in.
the cup carved as a flower with berries and palmate leaves; the sceptre with a zitan ruyi-terminal attached to an ox bone shaft carved with inscription, signed Song Yin
Exhibited
libation cup: Art and Imitation in China, The Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2006, cat. no. 139.
Condition
Libation cup: good condition. Ruyi: The tip of the shaft has been broken and carefully restored.
"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."