- 908
A FAMILLE-VERTE 'BUDDHIST LION' JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
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.
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.