- 1517
A carved 'longquan' celadon alms bowl Jin / Yuan Dynasty
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
robustly potted with deep rounded sides supported on a tall foot, carved on the interior with a continuous scene of a man wearing an official's cap seated behind a large desk possibly presiding over a court, flanked by two other men seated at a smaller table and soldiers dressed in full military regalia, a banner hangs in the background reading 'Jin Wang' (Jin King), all centered around a floret on the base and enclosed within a key-fret band below the rim, the exterior freely carved with floral sprigs, covered overall beneath a thick pale olive green glaze
Condition
Apart from a few minor glaze scratches on the interior, the overall condition is very good.
"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."