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A 'GUAN' INSCRIBED WHITE-GLAZED DISH 10TH CENTURY
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
delicately potted with rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an elegant foliate rim, covered overall in an ivory-white glaze, the base incised with the character 'Guan', 13.5cm., 5 1/4 in; together with a similarly-glazed lotus-leaf shaped dish
Provenance
Bluett & Sons, London ('Guan' inscribed dish, according to label).
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 369 and 338.
Condition
left on catalogue image: The glaze is a little dry, with small areas of glaze pull. Light surface scratches on the interior. Otherwise good condition.
right on the catalogue image: In good overall condition with a small shallow chip on the rim 5 mm. Minor pinholes and iron spots, along with insignificant kiln grit on the 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."