Lot 39
  • 39

A 'YUE' 'DOG IN A PEN' MODEL EASTERN JIN DYNASTY, 3RD/4TH CENTURY

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ceramic
  • 15cm
the recumbent dog depicted with an alert expression with head raised and turned to the right, centred in a pen in the form of a round shallow vessel detailed with two rows of circular holes, covered in an olive-green glaze over red earthenware

Condition

There is a restored crack emanating from the rim down to the base of the vessel with an associated crack extending 33.5 cm around the base.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Numerous vessels of this type of various shapes and sizes with dogs in the interior were included in the exhibition Animal Farm in Yue Ware, Uragami Sōkyu-dō, Tokyo, 1992, cat. nos 5-24.