A 'YAOZHOU' PERSIMMON-GLAZED CUPSTAND NORTHERN SONG / JIN DYNASTY

finely potted in the form of a small cup with rounded sides and inverted rim, resting in the center of a circular dish, all supported on a splayed hollow foot, covered overall save for the foot ring with a russet-brown glaze

There are a few small flake chips to the rim of the bowl and an approx. 0.7 cm wide gilt-repaired chip to the rim of the dish. Some expected wear to the glaze and to the foot rim and minor firing imperfections, including an area of kiln grits to the interior of the dish. The dish is very slightly warped. The surface has been cleaned and polished.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.