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A ‘YAOZHOU’ CARVED ‘LOTUS’ BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- stoneware
the steep flaring sides rising from a short foot to a lipped rim, the interior carved with a lotus spray with broad leaves and arrowheads, encircled by a raised rib just below the exterior rim, covered in a transparent olive-green glaze suffused with a network of golden crackle
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 14th July 1970, lot 21.
Bluett and Sons Ltd., London.
Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam.
Bluett and Sons Ltd., London.
Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam.
Condition
The bowl is in good condition with the exception of some minor glaze firing imperfections including tiny glaze holes and overall glaze crazing
"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."