北宋 磁州窰系白釉剔劃牡丹紋如意雲形枕

deftly carved through the canted, cloud-shaped top to depict a large peony bloom borne on an undulating stem issuing curled leaves in relief, with finely combed details, all within a single line border beneath an ivory-white glaze, the underside of the rim and the sides covered with a dark russet-brown glaze stopping unevenly above the flat base, which is partially glazed, the back pierced with a triple-gourd form air hole 

An approx. 1 x 2.5-cm section at the tip of the pillow has been off and reattached. There is in-painting to an approx. 4.5 x 1.5-cm section at one corner. The surface has expected wear and there is a kiln adhesion near the aperture.
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.

經熱釋光檢測，結果與本品斷代一致，中科研發有限公司，編號6601CH69