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A STONEWARE INKSTONE SIX DYNASTIES
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- earthenware and stoneware
of circular form, the flat top pierced with a crescent-shaped opening to the flat well, the sides covered in a clear greyish-blue glaze, Japanese wood box; together with an iron-splashed celadon bowl, Eastern Jin dynasty, Japanese wood box
Exhibited
Iron-splashed celadon bowl:
Tokubetsu tenji inki: hai, wan, taku [Special exhibition ceramics for drinking: Cups, bowls and saucers], Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Osaka, 1989, cat. no. 41.
Tokubetsu tenji inki: hai, wan, taku [Special exhibition ceramics for drinking: Cups, bowls and saucers], Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Osaka, 1989, cat. no. 41.
Condition
Inkstone: There is a 7.5cm crack running from the top of the inkstone over the side. There is also a 1cm crack running down the side, through two horizontal glaze cracks.
Bowl: This is in good condition, but there is some degrading to the glaze, most likely from burial.
"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."