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GLOSSARY NOTICES TO ALL BUYERS
Comments in the catalog descriptions about condition are general
Typical Headings Used in the Catalog in nature and are subject to the “as is” clause in our Conditions
of Sale printed in the front part of this catalog. Condition reports
The following are examples of the terminology used in the catalog. While every are available upon request from the Asian Department and
reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the statements made in the are strongly recommended for all buyers who cannot view the
catalog are correct, all statements and terms in this catalog are subject to the property in person.
provisions of the Conditions of Sale and the Galleries and Consignors make no
warranties or representations with respect to any lot. Endangered Species and CITES Permits
The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain
AUTHORSHIP countries may be subject to export and import regulations,
licensure and/or other restrictions; in particular, lots containing
Wang Hui animal material such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, coral
The piece is, in our opinion, a work of the artist. or whalebone may require the granting of one or more export
or import licenses or may be banned from import altogether by
Attributed to Wang Hui some countries. Lots that contain these aforementioned materials
The piece is, in our opinion, from the period of the artist and possibly by his hand. may also not be eligible for exportation if they are not over one
hundred years of age. Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to
School of Wang Hui the lot number contain one or more such animal materials. It is
The piece is, in our opinion, in the style of the artist, possibly of a later period. the buyer’s responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to
obtain any relevant export or import licenses. Please note that this
After Wang Hui process is governed by local authorities and may take considerable
The piece is, in our opinion, a copy done in the spirit of the artist. time. Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of an export or
import license or denial of a license’s issuance, purchased lots shall
“Signed” be paid for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, and any
The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, is that of the artist. such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis for cancellation of
any sale. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information from
“Bearing the signature of” or “inscribed” the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import
The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, might be spurious or that of a restrictions, requirements, and costs prior to bidding.
later follower of the artist. Upon request, Bonhams can refer the purchaser to an agent who
can assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain the appropriate
CERAMICS, PORCELAINS and OTHER WORKS OF ART licenses. However, there is no assurance that any necessary licenses
can be obtained.
Famille Verte Ovoid Vase
Kangxi Mark and Period 尊敬的諸位客戶請注意﹕
When the piece is, in our opinion, a work of that period, reign or dynasty and 請您在競標前仔細閱讀拍賣規則。
marked as such, the date and mark appear in bold below the description. 在競標有“Y”字母標誌的拍品前，請您務必閱讀本目錄拍賣規則中有關
對“Y”拍品的重要說明。您若有任何相關疑問，請致電咨詢本公司亞洲
Famille Verte Ovoid Vase 藝術部﹕
Kangxi Period (415) 503 3358
When the piece is, in our opinion, a work of that period, reign or dynasty, the
date appears in bold below the description.

Famille Verte Ovoid Vase
When the piece, in our opinion, was manufactured during the 20th century or
later, or when its date of manufacture is unclear, no date appears below its
bold description.

PHONETICS OF THE PINYIN AND WADE-GILES SYSTEMS PHYSICAL CONDITION OF LOTS IN THIS AUCTION:
The following phonetic chart is provided as a pronunciation aid.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO REFERENCE IN THIS CATALOG
Initials syllables: Final syllables: TO THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF ANY LOT. INTENDING BIDDERS
MUST SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE CONDITION OF ANY
Pinyin Wade-Giles Pinyin Wade-Giles LOTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE ‘LIMITATION OF LIABILITY’ IN THE
‘CONDITIONS OF SALE.’
an. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . en b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p
e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p’ As a courtesy to intending bidders, Bonhams will provide a written
i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ih d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t indication of the physical condition of lots in this sale if a request
i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u (si/ssu) t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t’ is received up to 24 hours before the auction starts. Such report is
ie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ieh g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . k also available for download from Bonhams website.
ong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ung k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . k
ue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ueh zh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch
ui. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . uei k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch
uo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .o ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch’
yi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch’
YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YU z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ts, tz
YU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YU c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ts’ tz’
r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . j
x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hs