- 3652
A FINE WHITE-GLAZED ANHUA-DECORATED 'DRAGON' BOWL 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
finely modelled with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, the interior moulded in relief with a pair of dragons soaring sinuously, interrupted by two lingzhi blooms, the raised outlines of the mythical beasts accentuated in the anhua ('hidden decoration') technique with fine scales, all surrounding a central anhua lingzhi bloom, the exterior with an anhua band of upright petal lappets encircling the lower body
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York (label).
Condition
The bowl is in overall very good condition with only some typical firing imperfections.
"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."