Lot 727
  • 727

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."