FOUR WHITE-GLAZED BOXES AND COVERS 10TH CENTURY

comprising: a small circular straight-sided box and domed cover; a similar box and cover fired on three spurs; another similar plain box and cover; and another with waisted sides

Sir Harry Ingram Collection (small box)

John Sparks Ltd., London (small box, according to label).

Bluett & Sons, London (waisted box, according to label).

Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 406 (box with three spurs), 405 (plain box) and 344 (waisted box).

All inspected under UV light with no evidence of fluorescence. Left on catalogue image: In good overall condition. Center-left on catalogue image: In fine condition with very minor chips to bottom of cover rim and inside rim of box. Center-right on catalogue image: In fine condition with one small chip to the rim on the cover 0.8 cm wide. Three small firing flaws on the body of the box. Right on catalogue image: In good overall condition. Two shallow and negligible chips to the rim on the cover.
"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."