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A 'YAOZHOU' VASE AND COVER SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stoneware
the oviform body divided into five tiers, the bottom four tiers carved with bands of petal lappets accented by lightly incised vertical lines, all below a further band of vertical ribs, set at the shoulder with five tubular receptacles with uneven rims, the tapered neck surmounted by a domed cover with a knopped finial, covered overall with a transparent olive-green glaze
Condition
The glaze with a faint crackle all over; one rim crack measuring approximately 30mm. Chips and losses to the rims of tubular receptacles. Old chips and wear to rim and foot. The cover with one chip to finial. Old collection labels to the base.
"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."