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A CELADON JADE 'HEHE ERXIAN' VASE AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH – 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
- 12.5cm
the flattened baluster body set with a pair of kui dragon handles on the shoulder, rising from a bed of swirling waves forming the base, the exterior deftly worked with the Hehe Erxian, one boy depicted crouching on cragged rocks holding a box opening to a stream of vapours and a leafy lotus bloom, the other hunching on further rockwork near the shoulder of the vase above a standing crane, the vase surmounted by a domed cover carved with lappets and a bud-form finial, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.
Condition
It is in overall good condition. There appears to be a polished chip to the object held by the upper figure and a flake to the scrolling clouds on the reverse, in addition to other expected minor nicks and bruises. As visible in the catalogue photo, the stone has some natural inclusions and veinings.
"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."