A 'LONGQUAN' 'GUAN'-TYPE 'LOTUS' BOWL SONG DYNASTY

the gently rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot, carved around the exterior with elegant lotus petals, covered overall with a crackled pale grayish-blue glaze, stopping neatly at the foot to reveal the dark gray stoneware body

The glaze is degraded to a matt surface; otherwise, the bowl appears to be in overall good condition with some expected wear to the foot ring and some minor firing imperfections. 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.

The present bowl belongs to a small group of Longquan wares that were produced during the Song dynasty to imitate guan ware. For other examples from this group, see two bowls sold in our London rooms, 15th June 1982, lot 66; and 12th December 1978, lot 191; and two dishes, one sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3rd November 1998, lot 909; and the other at Christie's London, 18th December 1983, lot 315.