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TWO MINIATURE EWERS TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
400 - 500 GBP
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Description
each ovoid body rising from a short spreading flat base to a tall trumpet neck, set to one side with a lion-shaped handle and to the other with a short collared conical spout, covered overall with an opaque white glaze falling short of the base to reveal the white body
Exhibited
Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1955, cat. no. 203 (taller ewer, according to label).
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 287 and 288.
Condition
left on catalogue image: A circular area of kiln adhesion on shoulder 9 mm wide. A restored chip on the foot 1.5 cm. Some glaze degradation shoulder and rim.
right on catalogue image: Minor iron spots and kiln adhesion on body, one pinhole on lion's head on handle. Two chips to foot.
"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."