A 'YIXING' GILT-DECORATED TIBETAN-STYLE EWER AND COVER, DUOMU HU
KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE
A 'YIXING' GILT-DECORATED TIBETAN-STYLE EWER AND COVER, DUOMU HU
the hexagonal sides decorated to the exterior with three bands of gilt leafy prunus sprigs with a large ear-shaped loop handle, the round cover surmounted by a gilt button finial
Height 17.6 cm, 7 in.
Condition Report:
The spout has chipped off, with some white residue remaining to the area where the spout would meet the body. There are also wear and general losses to the gilding throughout. The interior rim of the cover has two chips (the larger ca. 2.4 x 0.4 cm). The cover may have been associated and there is a five character inscription to the base reading 'yong zheng wu nian zhi' (made in the fifth year of the Yongzheng reign).
"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."
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KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE
A 'YIXING' GILT-DECORATED TIBETAN-STYLE EWER AND COVER, DUOMU HU
the hexagonal sides decorated to the exterior with three bands of gilt leafy prunus sprigs with a large ear-shaped loop handle, the round cover surmounted by a gilt button finial
Height 17.6 cm, 7 in.
Condition Report:
The spout has chipped off, with some white residue remaining to the area where the spout would meet the body. There are also wear and general losses to the gilding throughout. The interior rim of the cover has two chips (the larger ca. 2.4 x 0.4 cm). The cover may have been associated and there is a five character inscription to the base reading 'yong zheng wu nian zhi' (made in the fifth year of the Yongzheng reign).
"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."
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