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A GREEN-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Diameter 7 in., 17.8 cm
the rounded sides set over a slightly tapered foot and rising to a gently everted rim, the interior centered with an emerald-green-enameled five-claw dragon writhing in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', flame scrolls emanating from the powerful body, all surrounded by a green-enameled ring at the cavetto and another at the rim, the motif repeated on the exterior with two dragons striding across a ground of incised waves, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle
Provenance
Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978).
Condition
There is a vertical hairline crack approx. 1.8cm long. at the rim. Expected light wear and minor firing imperfections to the surface.
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.