Lot 545
  • 545

AN INSCRIBED BLUE-GLAZED CUP MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG |

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description

  • 5.3 cm, 2 1/8  in.
inscribed in black enamel against a power-blue ground with a horizontal inscription taken from a poem by the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu (712-770), followed by a date reading Daoguang jiachen year corresponding to 1844 and signed Shi Chen

Condition

Excellent condition.
"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."