Lot 520
  • 520

TWO SMALL WHITE-GLAZED WASHERS AND A SMALL BLACK-GLAZED ‘RIBBED’ JAR FIVE DYNASTIES AND SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description

  • ceramics
one white-glazed washer of circular form with a flower-decorated handle set to the rim in the form of a wide lobed flange; the other white-glazed washer of triangular form with lobed sides and a foliate rim, decorated to the interior with a butterfly; the black-glazed jar with a wide mouth and four loop handles, decorated around the sides with evenly spaced vertical ridges

Condition

The foliate washer has a few minute flakes to the delicate rim and surface scratches. The handled washer has two hairline cracks of approx. 2.3 and 1.3 cm in addition to a couple of flakes to the handle. The jar is in overall very good condition with only some typical firing imperfections.
"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."