宋 龍泉窰青釉渣斗

the bulbous body rising from a slightly tapered foot to a wide neck flaring at the rim, covered overall in an attractive pale sea-green glaze stopping at the footring revealing the buff-coloured body

The censer is in good condition with the exception of some minor glaze firing imperfections, including, a burst bubble on the rim, three hairline glaze lines to the exterior, glaze pulls around the foot and a tiny blister to the lower body. It should be noted that the glaze is a slightly warmer celadon tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."

渣斗造型獨特，圓腹，闊頸，撇口，圈足內斂。內外壁施青釉，古樸雅緻，端莊渾厚，屬龍泉窰早期臻作。

浙江省博物館藏一作例，圖載於《中國龍泉青瓷》，杭州，1998年，圖版70。陝西略陽曾出土一相關作例，錄於《文物》，1976年，編號11，圖版6，圖5。另見一例出版於《中国陶磁 : 出光美術館蔵品図錄》，東京1987年，圖版474。仇炎之收藏一例，曾售於倫敦蘇富比1980年12月16日，編號298。紐約蘇富比亦曾於2013年3月19/20日出售一例，惟尺寸稍大，編號34。