A 'CIZHOU' CARVED 'PEONY' JAR, A 'RABBIT' PILLOW AND A 'FLOWER' LAMP NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY OR LATER

all three carved through the creamy-white slip into a greyish ware, the globular ewer decorated with a large peony blossom on each side; the bean-shaped pillow incised with a rabbit between large fern leaves on top and a border of feathery leaves around the side; the lamp raised on a spayed stem, carved on the broad rim with flower petals

There is fritting and flakes along the edge of the pillow, including a 1.5 by 1 cm flake to the rear edge behind the rabbit. The loop handle of the ewer is chipped and missing as well as its original cover. There are firing cracks to the spout and base. The lamp is generally in good condition. There is a chip to the edge of its rim and a few kiln grits to the underside.
"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."