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A CELADON BOWL FIVE DYNASTIES/SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- stoneware and paulownia wood
the conical flaring sides resting on a slightly splayed foot, applied overall with a greyish-celadon glaze stopping neatly at the foot revealing the grey body, Japanese wood box
Exhibited
Tokubetsu tenji Inki: hai, Wan, Taku [Special exhibition of ceramics for drinking: Cups, bowls and saucers], Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Osaka, 1989, cat. no. 230.
Literature
Gakuji Hasebe, 'On the Celadon Bowl Called Dong Ware', MUSEUM, vol. 426, September 1986, pl. 4.
Condition
The bowl is in good condition with the exception of a tiny nick to the rim and minor glaze firing imperfections including a burst glaze bubble and small blister to the interior, and light glaze scratches.
"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."