拍品 2132
  • 2132

A TIBETAN RITUAL HARDSTONE-INLAID ROCK CRYSTAL JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

估價
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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描述

  • Crystal, metal, stone
the rock crystal with natural veins and inclusions, carved as a globular body with inturned mouth, mounted with a band of pendant lappets repousséd with bajixiang, suspending jewels inset with purple and green semi-precious gemstones, below a hardstone band around the mouth, all supported on a waisted foot similarly decorated with upright lotus petals and a collar of facetted purple stones, the countersunk base incised with a visvavajra, the cover similarly repousséd with a phoenix, a qilin and a deer, surrounding the central rock crystal stupa-shaped knop

Condition

There are some chips to the exterior of the rock crystal jar, including a few chips of less than 2 mm wide extending to the interior. The tip and the edges of the knop have been slightly chipped off. Some joints have been reinforced by glue, especially to the pendent beaded jewel. There are some chips and replacements to the hardstones. There are some small cracks of no larger than 5 mm to the cover, possibly due to over hammering and corrosion. The gilt-decorated metal also has some tarnishing and dents.
"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."