元 鈞窰天藍釉紫斑盌

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to slightly incurved rim, applied overall with a glossy bubble-suffused pale-blue glaze, with a lavender splash to one side of the interior, the glaze draining from the mouth rim from a mushroom tone and falling just short of the foot revealing the reddish-brown body

There are general glaze firing imperfections, including burst glaze bubbles along the rim and to the exterior, and a 2x0.5cm glaze pull to the exterior under the rim. There is light crazing and some bubbling to the glaze. Some surface wear, particularly evident where there are several deep long scratches running down the interior.
"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."