A LARGE CARVED 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED BOWL MING DYNASTY

with steeply rounded sides radially fluted to form petal-shaped panels, the exterior crisply carved with lotus blossoms growing from leafy stems beneath a keyfret border at the rim, the interior further carved with a central petal-lobed medallion enclosing a lotus spray within radiating petal-form panels of lotus florets, all under a rich green glaze

There is a one inch by one inch restoration to the tip and edge of the bowl with an associated 5 inch crack running down to the center. Two of the foliate tips have been restored. The other tips are worn. There is a 3 inch chip to the foot which has been ground down.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar bowl but with different borders from J.T. Tai & Co. sold at Christie's New York, March 30th 2005, lot 332. Compare also a bowl from the Topkapi Saray Museum illustrated by Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul, vol. I, London, 1986, no. 493.