Lot 908
  • 908

A FAMILLE-VERTE 'BUDDHIST LION' JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 13 3/8  in., 33.9 cm
the baluster body enameled with two pairs of Buddhist lions, each pair playing with a large beribboned brocade ball, the streaming ribbons undulating across the surface of the jar, each lion with tight curly mane, bushy tail, ridged chest, and playful snarl, the neck with a series of beribboned precious objects, the domed cover similarly decorated with four lions with brocade balls, surmounted by a bud-form knop, the tip painted as a stylized flowerhead, the base painted in underglaze blue with a lingzhi sprig within a double circle (2)

Condition

The cover restored and with a painted two-character inscription, reading 'heng yi.' The jar with a restored small chip to the rim, surface wear, glaze scratches, and wear to the enamels.
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.