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A WHITE-GLAZED CUP TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
of metalware form, the rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot to a broad flaring rim, covered overall in a straw-white glaze falling short of the foot to reveal the white body, 10cm., 4in; together with a similarly glazed lobed dish, a bowl with broad ring foot and lipped rim, and another plain white-glazed bowl
Exhibited
Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1955, cat. no. 199 (metalware form bowl).
F. Low-Beer & Co., New York (lobed bowl, according to label).
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 312, 339, 319 and 331.
Condition
left on catalogue image: In good overall condition. Two small areas of kiln grit on interior.
center-left on catalogue image: There are four restored adjacent breaks on the rim, altogether 5 cm long. Minor specks of iron spots to the interior. A 1.5 cm section of the foot rim is irregularly pared, though this is original to the firing.
center-right on catalogue image: In good overall condition with minor surface wear to the rim. One kiln adhesion on the foot, fired to a dark iron color.
right on catalogue image: Good condition overall, with expected surface wear to the rim and interior surface. Fine network of craquelure throughout.
"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."