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A RARE CELADON GLAZED 'BAT' WASHER SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
the interior incised with the wufu flying over a ring of foaming crested waves, the upright sides decorated with a band of flower sprigs below the rim, the exterior with lotus flowers within ruyi-shaped panels linked by further ruyi elements, applied overall with a fine soft eau-de-nil toned glaze with nine evenly spaced pinhead spurmarks arranged in a ring within the foot, inscribed on the base with the six-character seal mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26th October 1993, lot 121.
Condition
Apart from expected light surface scratches on the interior, the washer is in very good condition overall.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a celadon Qianlong washer decorated with two archaistic dragons encircling a flowerhead and of larger size, sold in these rooms, 24th November 1987, lot 117.