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A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED DISH SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
the gently rounded lobed sides bound to the middle with a rib and rising from a recessed base, covered overall in a bluish-green glaze, 11.5cm., 4 1/2 in; together with two celadon-glazed bowls, Song/Yuan Dynasty
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 137, 114 and 118.
Condition
The dish: There is a small shallow (2mm diam) chip to the rim.Slight scrachtes to the extierior and interior.
Bowl: There is a scratch to the exterior (2cm long) of bronze colour. Otherwise it is in good condition.
Bowl: There is a minor firing crack and pin hole to the glaze to the rim. There is glaze crackle to the interior and exteior and there is pooling of the glaze about 1cm below the rim to the exterior.
"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."