A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON TABLE SCREEN MING DYNASTY

of rectangular form, one side carved with a xiniu gazing at the moon within a recessed panel, framed by a band of impressed rosettes, the reverse freely incised with two boats sailing along a river shaded by leafy trees beneath two molded characters Li yi (rites and justice) bordered by an incised band of flowers alternating with double lozenges, all supported on bracketed sides and feet, Japanese wood box (3)

The screen is in overall good condition. It has two areas of old Japanese incised gilt lacquer repair to two firing cracks at the base near the feet. There is a glaze pull in the center towards the base on the side with the two characters. There is the expected wear associated with the age of the screen.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A very similar table screen is illustrated in Illustrated Catalogue of Tokyo National Museum, Chinese Ceramics II, Tokyo, 1965, no. 531, p. 136. Another screen with a xiniu gazing at the moon on one side but with incised flowers on the other is illustrated in Green-Longquan Celadon of the Ming Dynasty, National Palace Museum, Taipei, no. 113.