- 3718
A RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' JARLET MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAJING
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
the compressed ovoid body with tapered sides rising from a recessed base to a broad shoulder and surmounted by a short neck, the exterior painted with two scaly five-clawed dragons soaring sinuously amidst leafy lingzhi scrolls, all between double-line borders encircling the neck and foot, the base with a six-character reign mark inscribed in a circular fashion in a clockwise direction, wood cover
Provenance
Hirano Kotoken.
Condition
The are three fine hairline cracks of approx. 1 cm with associated minute losses to the mouthrim. The mouth has been slightly polished down to conceal typical fritting and related glaze flakes. There are also some light surface scratches and expected minor 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."
Catalogue Note
The inscription of the reign mark in a circular fashion is rare. See a blue and white jar rendered with a 'phoenix and crane' design and a similar circular reign mark, published in, Minji meihin zuroku [Illustrated catalogue of important Ming porcelains], vol. 3, Tokyo, 1978, pl. 9.