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A BLUE AND WHITE STEMCUP YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the U-shaped body rising to a flared rim, supported on a square-sectioned stem, freely painted to the exterior with a foliate scroll bearing fruiting berries above a band of lappets, the flared foot applied with a raised fillet above pendent leaves, the interior with a Sanskrit character within a double-circle, Japanese wood box
Exhibited
Genmei meihin ten [Exhibition of Yuan and Ming ceramics], The Japan Ceramic Society, Tokyo, 1956, cat. no. 63.
Literature
Ryoichi Fujioka, Gen Min sho no sometsuke. Tōki zenshū [The complete works of ceramics. The first blue and white ceramics form Yuan and Ming dynasty], vol. 11, Tokyo, 1960, pl. 2.
Condition
Around a quarter of the rim is mis-shaped and is flat. There is a star crack to the lower side of the bowl, which can be also be seen to the interior (1.5cm diam). There is also a small 3mm crack to the rim and burst bubbles, iron spots and glaze scratches to the exterior and 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."