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A CELADON AND BROWN JADE LIBATION CUP QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- JADE
naturalistically carved as a curled lotus leaf born on a leafy stalk, cleverly carved using the brown stone to one side with a chilong crawling over the rim to form a handle; together with a pale celadon jade Mughal-style 'mallow' bowl, and a pale celadon jade bowl
Condition
The libation cup has a circa 5x5mm., V-shaped rim chip; the Mughal-style bowl has a 2x1cm., rim chip with associated 2.5cm., hairline crack, and two tiny rim nibbles; the bowl is in good condition;
"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."