Lot 545
Naturalistically modelled as an aged lotus leaf with lotus blossom and sorghum flower arising from beneath, covered with an unctuous glaze of ivory hue, intentionally crackled, spurious Qianlong mark in seal script to the base, on a naturalistically carved lotus form stand (chip to one petal) 11cm wide
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
This item is in fair condition.
There is minor production pitting to the glaze, as well as minor fireing cracks to relief work.
There is an overall crackle glaze as well as crazing. This has resulted in very minor losses of the glaze, less than a millimeter. There is very minor discolouration to the crazing.
Very minor loss to the petal of the lotus.
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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