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A 'YAOZHOU' PALE-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER JIN DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
the boldly potted rounded body supported by three animal-form feet issuing from animal masks and rising to a cylindrical neck and straight everted rim, covered overall with an even, crackled pale greyish-blue glaze
Condition
This censer is in good condition 13mm long bruise to the edge of the rim to one side and an area (approx 10mm diameter) of darker discolouration to the other. There is some crackle to the glaze throughout and a (8mm) firing flaw/crack adjacent to one leg. There is also three other firing faults/cracks to the underside (17mm, 6mm and10mm). There are also three firing flaws/cracks to the under side of the rim, where it meets the body and two small areas of glaze discolouration adjacent to another foot.
"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."