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Lot 221
  • 221

A large purple-splashed ‘Jun’ bowl Song dynasty

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • stoneware
the deep rounded sides rising from a spreading foot to a slightly incurved rim, covered overall in a pale lavender-blue glaze thinning to a mushroom tone at the rim, the exterior with an attractive violet-purple splash just below the rim, the unglazed footring revealing the brown body

Provenance

Liliehok Family Collection, Sweden, acquired in Shanghai.

Condition

There is overpainting to approximately a third of the exterior of the bowl.
"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."