Bol en porcelaine monochrome jaune Chine, dynastie Ming, marque et époque Hongzhi (1488-1505)

circulaire sur un haut pied droit, recouvert d'une riche glaçure jaune oeuf, la base émaillée blanche avec la marque de l'empereur Hongzhi à six caractères dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte

Good condition. A few pinholes, iron spots, wear and surface scratches to the glaze inside the bowl, minute iron spots and pinholes outside the rim and three tiny unburst air bubbles ; a tiny flake on the footrim. The colour is comparable to the illustration in the 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."