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A CHENXIANGMU 'LANDSCAPE' LIBATION CUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wood (chenxiangmu)
- 9.8 cm, 3 7/8 in.
naturalistically carved in the form of a trunk section, intricately detailed around the exterior with a mountainous landscape depicting a lone seated scholar amongst towering pine trees and pavilions, the wood patinated to a warm lustrous dark brown colour
Condition
There are cracks and possible restoration encircling the whole of the flaring rim, and two, circa 8x5mm and a 10 x 15mm., sections of loss to the edge of the foot.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
See three small chenxiangmu cups published in Bo Gyllensvard, 'Two Yuan Silver Cups and Their Importance for dating of Some Carvings in Wood and Rhinoceros Horn', Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm, no. 43, 1971, pp 223-233.