Lot 3667
- 3667
AN IMPERIAL INSCRIBED WHITE JADE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' THUMBRING BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- d. 3.8 cm, 1 1/2 in.
of flattened rounded form, the tightly fitting cover decorated with a stylised chrysanthemum flowerhead on the top, the sides further incised with a blooming shrub of chrysanthemum, completed with an imperial poem in clerical script, the white translucent stone with a celadon tinge and natural inclusions
Condition
Some minor nibbling along the rims.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The imperial poem, titled Chrysanthemum. On the 16 types of flowers painted by Zou Yigui, is included in Qing gaozong yuzhi shiwen quanji [Anthology of imperial Qianlong poems and text], yuzhi shi san ji [Imperial poetry, vol. 3], vol. 39, p. 6.