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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘BOYS’ BOWL MING DYNASTY, JIAJING/WANLI PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides supported on a slightly tapered foot, vividly painted on the exterior with ten boys at play in a fenced garden with plantain, bamboo and pine, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a stylised lingzhi spray supporting a shou character, inscribed to the base with a four-character mark reading Wanfu youtong (May a myriad blessings be bestowed) within a cash coin pattern
Condition
There is a 14cm long firing crack/defect to the exterior which has been restored, but can be seen to the interior. There is some scratches to the glaze to the exterior and interior and the blue is not quite as dark as printed in the 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."
"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."