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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘XIXIANG JI’ JAR QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the compressed globular body rising from a tapered foot to a short waisted neck, painted to the exterior with two rectangular cartouches enclosing scenes from Xixiang Ji (Romance of the West Chamber), one with Yingying and Hongniang in a garden listening to Zhang Sheng playing the qin outside the walls, the other with four ladies in a fenced garden, inscribed at the base with an apocryphal Chenghua mark within a double-circle
Provenance
An English Private Collection.
Condition
The jar is in very good condition with the exception of a 4mm., flake to the inside of the rim, some minor firing imperfections including two 1.5cm., long firing lines to the base, glaze pin holes and light glaze scratches.
"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."