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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'BAJIXIANG' MARRIAGE BOWL QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
- 26 cm, 10 1/4 in.
the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a galleried rim, the exterior carved with the beribboned bajixiang emblems below a key-fret border at the rim, the interior with a pair of mirroring carps, flanked by a pair of pierced handles carved in the form of an outstretched bat perched on the rim suspending a loose ring, the stone of deep green tone with dark speckles and pale inclusions
Provenance
Christie's London, 15th June 1987, lot 349.
Condition
This marriage bowl is in good condition, but there are minor chips to the ears of the bat handles.
"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."