A LARGE 'QINGBAI' CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER YUAN DYNASTY

the box with shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot, moulded around the exterior with a leafy scroll, the domed cover similarly moulded and covered overall with an ice-blue glaze, 15cm., 6in; together with a small ribbed box and cover; and a lobed circular box and cover moulded with to the top with a peony 

F. Low-Beer, New York (large box and lobed peony box, according to labels).

Kunst Industri Museet, Copenhagen, 1950 (large box, according to label).

Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 567, 490 and 489.

Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pl. 80 (large box).

left on catalogue image: In overall good condition with some discoloration to the craquelure. center on catalogue image: The box is in good condition, showing some minor wear to the moulded areas of the glaze. Negligible nibbles along the outer rim, and two chips on the inner rim, the largest 6 mm. Some glaze degradation on approximately half of the cover, with associated glaze and hairline cracks. Very minor iron spots. right on catalogue image: The inner rim has one semi-circular restored chip 1.2 cm, with an associated hairline crack extending toward the foot, and a 5 cm horizontal hairline crack. The cover with a firing flaw on top and scattered kiln grit. In otherwise good condition.
"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."