元 磁州窰白地黑花龍鳳紋罐

vividly painted to the exterior with a dragon and a phoenix amidst dense clouds, each enclosed in a panel, divided by swiftly drawn flowers, all below a band of chrysanthemum scrolls around the shoulder

There are a few flakes, including one to the inner mouthrim of approx. 1.8 cm adjacent to a shallow crack (possibly due to firing). There are areas of glaze losses to the exterior, especially a patch of approx. 5.4 cm above the foot. There is a ring of polished kiln grits to the exterior above the foot. The jar also has other expected surface wear and typical firing imperfections. The mouthrim may be slightly polished.
"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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可參考一同類例，藏遼寧喀左博物館，錄於《中國美術分類全集．瓷全集．遼西夏金》，卷9，上海，1999 年，圖版179。另見一件，藏美國克里夫蘭藝術博物館，展《Freedom of Clay and Brush through Seven Centuries in Northern China. Tz'u-chou Type Wares》，印第安納波利斯藝術博物館，1980年，圖版93；同錄兩相類例，其一藏洛杉磯郡立美術館，其二出土於北京元大都遺址，圖268及269。再見三例，兩例售於倫敦蘇富比1977年7月5日，編號140及1993年12月7日，編號174，一例售於香港蘇富比2014年11月24至25日，編號1010。