A RARE 'LONGQUAN' CELADON WASHER SONG DYNASTY

of hexafoil form, the deep sides, the exterior with two concentric ribs and covered in an even pale celadon glaze

Emil Hultmark (by repute).

Private Collection, Sweden.

This is in good condition, but has a small (7mm by 2mm) chip to the footrim and the interior has some scratches and surface wear 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.
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A related brushwasher, but of larger proportions, in the Nakamura Kinenkan Museum, Kanazawa, is illustrated in Sekai toji zenshu, vol. 12, Tokyo, 1977, pl. 78; a smaller example covered in a crackled glaze, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, is published in the Illustrated Catalogue of Sung Dynasty Porcelain in the National Palace Museum. Lung-ch'uan Ware, Ko Ware and Other Wares, Taipei, 1974, col. pl. 78; and a third slightly smaller example was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 5^th November 1997, lot 1382.