- 1525
A PALE CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height 7 1/4 in., 18.4 cm
in the form of a jue vessel carved with taotie masks beneath plantain leaves, all supported by three legs issuing from 'beast mask' terminals, an openwork 'chilong' handle opposite an openwork chilong-form beneath the spout
Provenance
Christie's New York, 24th June 1983, lot 302.
Condition
In overall good condition with scattered minor nicks, including a few visible to the mouth rim. The mouth rim also with a few minor abraded areas. The stone with natural fissures and opaque inclusions.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.