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A PHOSPHATIC-SPLASHED JAR 10TH CENTURY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 12 cm, 4 3/4 in.
the globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a short waisted neck with rolled rim, set at the shoulder with a pair of lug handles and covered overall in a brown glaze irregularly splashed in creamy-blue
Provenance
Gisele Croes Oriental Art, Brussels, 1984.
Christie's New York, 23rd March 2012, lot 1959.
Christie's New York, 23rd March 2012, lot 1959.
Condition
The jar is in very good condition with the exception of a 2cm x 2mm., line of pitting to the lower body, minor nibbles around the foot, a 7x1mm shallow flake to the edge of the foot, minor glaze firing imperfections including numerous burst glaze bubbles, and light glaze scratches.
"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."
"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."