Lot 202
  • 202

A 'JIZHOU' SPLASHED DISH SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY |

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • 10 cm, 4 in.
the conical sides rising from a short tapering foot, the interior and exterior brightly and asymmetrically splashed in cream and caramel glazes reserved on a dark chocolate-brown ground, falling short of the footring to reveal the pale buff body

Exhibited

The Tea Bowl in China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Australia: A Study in Cultural Influence, Synthesis and Metamorphosis, Asian Arts Institute of Australia, New South Wales, 2007, cat. no. 20. 

Condition

The bowl has restoration to opposite sides of the rim suggesting it may have been broken in half and restored.
"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."