TWO CELADON-GLAZED BOWLS GORYEO DYNASTY, 12TH CENTURY

both with angled walls rising from the base, the first impressed on the interior with a band of grapes growing from leafy vines, the short foot ring enclosing three irregular spur marks; the second with six notches around the rim, the slightly concave base with three spur marks, the glaze with prominent crackle (2)

The first: Christie's New York, 19th September 2000, lot 359.
The second: Christie's New York, 23rd March 1999, lot 291.

Both bowls with networks of crackle in the glaze and general signs of wear. The larger with firing imperfections such as glaze gaps, burst bubbles in the glaze and scattered kiln dust on the interior. There is an approximately 3 cm crackle line at the rim that is visible on both the interior and exterior and is possibly a crack. The smaller dish has some burst bubbles in the glaze, there are two potting lines under the glaze at the rim, there is a crackle line from the rim extending towards the base that is visible on both the interior and exterior and is possibly a crack, and the glaze in the center of the dish and around the foot is worn.
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.