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A PAINTED AND TURQUOISE-GLAZED 'CIZHOU' MEIPING MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- stoneware
the gently tapering body rising from a short spreading foot to broad rounded shoulders and a narrow short waisted neck, freely painted around the exterior with three quatrefoil panels, two enclosing figures, the third a crane, all reserved on a floral scroll ground and between scrolling leafy floral bands, covered overall with a transparent turquoise glaze
Provenance
Bluett & Sons, London (according to label).
Condition
The meiping is in very good condition with the exception of minor glaze firing imperfections including a 1cm., diam., blister to the shoulder, several burst glaze bubbles, a small area of glaze bubbling at the foot and minor glaze scratches.
"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."