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A South-East Asian silver tazza, makers mark only stamped 'LT', probably Thai,, circa 1900
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver
- height 16.5cm., 6.1/2 in.
the bowl finely embossed in high relief with chrysanthemum sprays on a mottled ground, the underside embossed in a similar manner with rampant dragons and mythical beasts among chrysanthemums on a similar ground, the baluster stem embellished with scholars and students below a bat wing border, the domed base similarly embellished with rodents among fruiting vines and between Greek key borders, loaded
Condition
Makers mark to underside rubbed but legible. Sediment filling is a little loose to base section. Decoration is in very good crisp condition throughout.
"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
The style of this tazza is intriguing due to its strong European form, imitating the Renaissance style, later adopted by companies such as Elkington & Co Ltd in the mid-19th century. It exhibits both Japanese and Chinese traits in craftsmanship and design but does not appear to have been made for the export market. It has been suggested that it was manufactured in Bangkok by a Chinese craftsman and would have been commissioned especially for the event of a marriage. This theory is supported by the presence of a very similar example in a Thai private collection.
Sotheby's is grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his assistance and research.