A FINE JUNYAO BLUE-GLAZED DISH SONG DYNASTY |

with shallow rounded sides rising from an unglazed neatly pared foot, covered overall in a lavender-blue glaze thinning to a mushroom tone at the rim and pooling around the foot, the base with three spur marks

Sotheby's New York, 4th June 1986, lot 46.

In good condition, with minor glaze firing imperfections such as glaze pulls, burst bubbles, and iron spots.
"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."

Dishes of comparable size include one from the Victor Reinaecker and Enid and Brodie Lodge collections, sold in our London rooms on 11th July 1978, lot 126; and another from the collection of Lord Cunliffe, sold in our New York rooms on 17th September 1998, lot 200.