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A 'CIZHOU' WHITE-GLAZED JAR AND COVER SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stoneware
the rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze falling short of the foot to reveal the pinkish-buff body, the domed lotus cover with broad everted rim and surmounted by a short stalk knop
Provenance
Thomax Collection
Exhibited
Kinesisk Keramik, Kollektion Thomax, Arabian Museo, Helsinki, 1994, cat. no.7.
Condition
The jar and cover are in good condition with the exception of thinning and loss of glaze at the rim of the cover and glaze misfiring to the jar.
"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."