Lot 3641
  • 3641

A PAIR OF CARVED PALE CELADON-GLAZED WASHERS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG |

Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • 11 cm, 4 3/8  in.
each delicately potted with shallow flared sides supported on a splayed foot, the interior finely carved with a central medallion formed from three beribboned charms including a double gourd, nandina berries and a ruyi sceptre, surrounded by three flying bats and scrolling cloud clusters, the exterior with stylised plantain lappets radiating from the footring, covered overall in a translucent pale celadon glaze, save for the white base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, wood stands

Provenance

Collection of H.M. Knight.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 18th May 1982, lot 302.

Condition

The washers are in good condition, with only minor firing imperfections such as a kiln grit to one as visible in the catalogue illustration, and minor surface wear.
"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."