- 3730
A GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC EAR CUP LATE MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 14.9 cm, 5 7/8 in.
of oval section, worked with rounded sides resting on a galleried splayed foot, the exterior densely decorated with a frieze of scrollwork between rope-twist bands, interrupted by a pair of loop handles, each surmounted by a mythical beast mask, the base incised with a four-character inscription reading yongshi zhi bao, later applied with Japanese kintsugi restoration
Provenance
Collection of Avery Brundage (1887-1975).
Sotheby's London, 4th November 2009, lot 159.
Sotheby's London, 4th November 2009, lot 159.
Condition
As visible in the catalogue illustration, the washer has been broken and restored/strengthened with rivets and Japanese gold lacquer restoration.
"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."