- 3028
A Rare Small Blue and White Footed Jar Mark and Period of Wanli
Estimate
280,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
the compressed globular body rising from a splayed foot to an incurved mouthrim, the exterior decorated with four five-clawed dragons writhing sinuously with four soaring phoenix and cranes amidst ruyi-shaped cloud swirls, all below a double-line border encircling the rim, the body and foot separated with a line, the foot bordered with five ruyi-shaped cloud swirls above a double-line, the countersunk base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within double circles
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 27th October 1933 (one of a pair).
Mallett, London.
Collection of Dr. James Riddell Bell (1896-1969), Melbourne, thence by descent.
Mallett, London.
Collection of Dr. James Riddell Bell (1896-1969), Melbourne, thence by descent.
Condition
The jar is in quite good condition, except for slight wear to the mouth rim and fine scratches to the body, which is rather typical and expected for its period.
"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."