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A 'QINGBAI' CARVED JAR AND COVER SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
the compressed globular body rising from a short straight foot to a short broad neck, carved around the exterior with a floral band above a petal band at the base, the slightly domed broad-rimmed cover surmounted by a lotus bud finial and moulded with a radiating petal band, covered overall with a crisp ice-blue glaze
Provenance
Christie's London, 7th November 2006, lot 147.
Condition
This jar and cover is in good condition, but has a (7mm x 4mm) shallow chip to the edge of the cover. There is a very minor firing crack to the rim and some minor burst bubbles and iron spots to the glaze.
"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."