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Lot 338
  • 338

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."