A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON 'TWIN FISH' DISH SOUTHERN SONG / YUAN DYNASTY, LATE 13TH / EARLY 14TH CENTURY

with shallow rounded sides rising to a broad flat rim, the interior crisply molded in relief with a pair of fish swimming in opposite directions with details burnt a striking orange in the firing, encircled by an incised scroll band around the well, the exterior molded with lotus petals radiating upwards from the foot, covered overall in a lustrous sea-green glaze except around the footrim

There are scattered burst bubbles, iron spots, surface abrasion and light polishing overall. There are some hairline cracks in the glaze on the well and exterior.
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.