Lot 670
- 670
A RARE IRON 'BUDDHIST EMBLEMS' VASE MING DYNASTY, 15TH / 16TH CENTURY |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 12 1/4 in., 31.1 cm
heavily cast with the baluster body rising from a recessed base to a tall, waisted cylindrical neck with a lipped rim, decorated around the body with four 'Buddhist Emblems', including hua (flower), guan (vase), yu (fish), and chang (endless knot), borne on an undulating leafy foliate scroll, all between lotus lappets above the foot and below the rim
Provenance
Collection of the Baroness Marie-Louise von Callenberg (1901-1982), no. 35.
Sotheby's Paris, 10th June 2014, lot 114.
Sotheby's Paris, 10th June 2014, lot 114.
Condition
In overall good condition with typical surface wear and oxidation. With very minor casting flaws including divots around one of the large flowers. The base with a label reading [ * M.L. Von Callenberg '35' ]
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.