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A RARE 'XING' MORTAR 10TH/11TH CENTURY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 22 cm, 8 3/4 in.
the robustly-potted octagonal body with shallow circular bowl and hollow base, each concave side set with a large ferocious animal mask with bared fangs and small horns, several of the masks enclosing loose balls, each panel edged with simulated bamboo protruding at the rim and foot, covered overall in a pale ice-blue glaze
Condition
This rare mortar has been broken into approximately eight pieces and repaired,
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The result of Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence analysis report no.P108j23 is consistent with the dating of this lot. For a very similar mortar, see one from the collection of the British Rail Pension Fund, sold in these rooms, 12th December 1989, lot 74.