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A ‘LONGQUAN’ CELADON MALLET VASE SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- stoneware
the tapering cylindrical body rising to angled shoulders, surmounted by a tall columnar neck with a wide everted rim, flanked by a pair of archaistic phoenix handles, covered overall in an opaque sea-green glaze suffused with a network of crackle, the footring unglazed revealing the buff-orange body
Provenance
Collection of Sir Michael and Lady Cynthia Postan.
Bluett and Sons Ltd., London.
Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam.
Bluett and Sons Ltd., London.
Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam.
Literature
Bluett and Sons Ltd., The Postan Collection of Early Chinese Ceramics, London, 1972, cat. no. 18.
Condition
The vase is in good condition with the exception of restoration to one handle, heavy glaze crazing and some tiny frits to the edges of one handle.
"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."