A RARE PAIR OF GREEN-GLAZED JUNYAO BOWLS SONG DYNASTY |

each with rounded sides rising from a neatly knife-pared foot to an incurved rim, covered overall in a pale celadon glaze

Sotheby's London, 20th June 2001, lot 68 (sold as Longquan celadon).
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong, 17th July 2001.

Both in good condition, with only expected shallow nicks to the feet. Some minor glaze firing imperfections such as uneven body to one side of one, burst bubbles and glaze pulls.
"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."

Other examples of green-glazed junyao vessels include a bowl from the Meiyintang Collection, illustrated in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, London, 1994-2010, vol. 1, no. 385; and a dish, from the collection of Myron S. Falk, sold in our New York rooms, 23rd March 2001.