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A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON DISH MING DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a broad everted lipped rim, carved to the interior with a foliate medallion encircled by lobes in the well, covered overall in a bluish-green glaze save for the base which has a ring burnt orange in the firing
Provenance
Pietro Accorsi Antichita, Torino (according to label).
Condition
A section of the rim (approx. 14cm wide) has been restored. The exterior is engraved with an Islamic inscription near the foot, reading Shah Shuja (son of Sha Jahan, 1616-1661) followed by a date '1055' in Persian script (corresponding to 1645).
"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."