A LARGE CARVED 'YAOZHOU' 'MUSK MALLOW' BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

with rounded sides rising to a straight rim thickened with a double ridge on the outside, freely carved on the inside with large blossoms and leaves, all under a lustrous gray-green glaze pooled in the recesses highlighting the incised decoration, the beveled, unglazed foot ring burned brown in the firing

There are some whitish patches of oxidization to the glaze on the rim edge and some typical glaze pulls around the foot on the underside, otherwise in good condition.
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.