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A BLUE AND WHITE KOSOMETSUKE DISH TIANQI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain and wood box
the conical sides supported on a tapering foot, the interior painted with two scholars under a pine tree in a landscape, all encircled by a geometric floral band, the base with a four-character mark within a double-circle, Japanese wood box
Provenance
A Japanese Private Collection.
Literature
Masahiko Kawahara, Ko-Sometsuke, Kyoto, 1977, pl. 579.
Condition
The dish is in good condition with the exception of fritting to the rim. There is a raised bump (0.7 x 0.7cm) at 6 o'clock position just below the rim to the interior. The exterior has a 0.3 x 0.2cm glaze flake under the rim. Other minor glaze firing imperfections include burst glaze bubbles, iron spots, glaze pulls and kiln grits 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."