北宋 磁州窰白釉柳斗紋盌

the deep rounded sides rising to an incurved rim with double fillets, covered overall in an opaque white slip, the exterior boldly carved with concentric U-shaped grooves filled with brown glaze, covered overall in a clear glaze leaving the foot unglazed revealing the grey body, Japanese wood box

繭山龍泉堂，東京

The measure is in good condition with the exception of minor glaze firing imperfections including a 2cm., long V-shaped firing line to the rim which is predominately beneath the glaze.
"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.
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紐黑文耶魯大學藝術陳列館Moore Memorial收藏一盌，刻柳斗紋，曾展於《Freedom of Clay and Brush through Seven Centuries in Northern China. Tz’u-chou Type Wares》，Indianapolis Museum of Art，印第安納波利斯，1980年，編號12，書中比較一破片及兩盌例，前者出土自河南省登封市曲河窰遺址，圖21，後者分別出自Charles B. Hoyt （圖 22）及劍橋Fogg Art Museum收藏（圖 23）。