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December 01, 2016

LOT 503

Lot 503

A Painted and Turquoise-Glazed ‘Cizhou’ Meiping Vase, Possibly Ming Dynasty

A Painted and Turquoise-Glazed ‘Cizhou’ Meiping Vase, Possibly Ming Dynasty
Lot 503 Details
A Painted and Turquoise-Glazed ‘Cizhou’ Meiping Vase, Possibly Ming Dynasty

height 16.1" — 41 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,600

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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A Painted and Turquoise-Glazed ‘Cizhou’ Meiping Vase, Possibly Ming Dynasty
  • A Painted and Turquoise-Glazed ‘Cizhou’ Meiping Vase, Possibly Ming Dynasty
  • A Painted and Turquoise-Glazed ‘Cizhou’ Meiping Vase, Possibly Ming Dynasty
Note:

A similar Yuan Dynasty example was sold at Sotheby’s New York, March 15, 2016, lot 159

CONDITION DETAILS

Firing flaws, several chips to body, chip to mouth

LOT 503
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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