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A WHITE-GLAZED BOX AND COVER NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description
the compressed globular body rising from a short foot with recessed base to an incurved mouth, the slightly domed cover surmounted by a leaf-shaped finial, covered overall with a creamy-white glaze
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 379.
Condition
The jar is in good overall condition and has an even creamy-white color. Some minor chips on the foot rim, the largest 1 cm. Very negligible iron spots on the inside of the mouth rim. The cover with tiny nibbles on the rim and a small shallow chip on the knop 0.4 cm.
Please note the additional Literature history for this piece: Mostra d'Arte Cinese, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat.no. 370, p. 112.
"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."