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A ‘Longquan’ celadon mallet vase Ming dynasty
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stoneware
the cylindrical body tapering slightly towards the recessed base, the tall columnar neck rising to a wide everted mouthrim, flanked by a pair of dragon handles, covered overall in a translucent sea-green glaze suffused with a subtle crackle, the footring left unglazed revealing the dark brown dressing
Provenance
Toguri Museum of Art, Tokyo.
Sotheby’s London, 10th June 2004, lot 581.
Sotheby’s London, 10th June 2004, lot 581.
Exhibited
Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Ceramics from the Collection of the Kau Chi Society of Chinese Art, Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1981, cat. no. 56.
Condition
In very good general condition. Small frits and chips to handles. The glaze with a network of crackle.
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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."