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A BLUE AND WHITE 'MANTOUXIN' BOWL MING DYNASTY, XUANDE PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a countersunk base, the interior painted on the domed centre with a medallion enclosing a quatrefoil leaf motif, encircled by a floral scroll and a gadrooned garland enclosing joined trefoils, all below a classic scroll at the rim, the exterior rim with a band of lotus scroll above pendent spearheads and overlapping petals around the base
Condition
There are three restored cracks to the rim, 5cm, 2.5cm and 2.5cm long. Two areas of the restoration have peeled off below the rim to the exterior. There are some surface scratches to the glaze to 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."