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A SMALL BLUE AND WHITE 'FIGURAL' BOTTLE MING DYNASTY, TIANQI / CHONGZHEN PERIOD |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 4 3/8 in., 11.1 cm
the globular body painted in inky cobalt tones with a deity and tiger traversing a garden of weeping willows, an attendant following with a picnic box, all beneath a band of pendent ruyi-heads, wood stopper, Japanese wood box (4)
Condition
In good general condition. Fritting and several shallow chips to the rim (the largest 0.5cm); a 0.7cm firing line to the inside of the mouth and a potting flaw to the lower neck. Other minute 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."