- 1034
AN INCISED ‘DING’ 'TWO FISH' BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Porcelain
well potted with shallow rounded sides rising to an everted rim, all supported on a narrow footring, deftly incised on the interior with two carps leaping above combed waves, the white stoneware body applied overall with a tactile ivory-tinged glaze, the rim left in the biscuit
Provenance
Collection of H.E. Hugo Wistrand, Ambassador of Sweden to China (1952-1956).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 20th May 1980, lot 33.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 20th May 1980, lot 33.
Condition
The dish is in good overall condition. There are some typical minor firing imperfections or occasional flaws in the biscuit, including an original minute dent under the glaze near the mouth rim on the interior.
"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."