- 2695
A MINIATURE 'TANG YING' 'SHOU' CHARACTER WINE CUP SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
the finely potted flaring body rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, finely gilt decorated to the interior with two bats in flight and a large peach inscribed wan shou wu jiang ('May you live forever'), the exterior encircled with three rows of shou characters divided by the signature Woji Jushi ('Hermit in a Snail Shell') followed by two seals 'Tao' and 'Zhu', all above a keyfret band at the foot, the base with underglaze blue seal mark
Provenance
The Cunliffe Collection, (by repute).
Condition
The cup is in very good condition, although there is slight thinning of the gilding to some area of the mouth rim and a few calligraphy
"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."