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A BLUE AND WHITE 'DHARMACHAKRA' JAR ZHENDE MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
- 18.5cm
the baluster body surmounted by a waisted neck with a flared rim, the exterior painted with a band of flaming Dharmachakra (Wheel of the law) and scrolling ruyi shaped clouds, between borders of lappet petals with a band of key frets at the rim, the base with a four-character mark in underglaze blue within a double square
Provenance
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London.
Exhibited
Chinese Blue and White Exhibition, Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1954, cat. no. 41.
Literature
Sir Harry Garner, Oriental Blue and White, London, 1973, pl. 48.
Condition
There is an approx. 5.8 cm long star crack to the base. There are also two hairline cracks at the rim (approx. 1.5 cm and 2 cm), along with respective horizontal cracks at the shoulders (approx. 3.5 cm and 5.5 cm), another one approx. 4 cm. There are minor iron spots and burst bubbles.
"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."