宋 青白釉劃花纏枝花卉紋梅瓶

well potted with an elongated ovoid body rising to a broad rounded shoulder and surmounted by a sloping neck set with a cupped mouth, the body moulded and carved with a dense design of luxuriant floral blooms borne on scrolling stems, covered overall in a translucent pale blue glaze pooling to darker tones within the carved recesses, falling short of the unglazed foot revealing the off-white coloured biscuit

The vase is in overall good condition. There are some minor firing imperfections including faint iron-spots, burst bubbles and a small firing crack approx. 0.5 cm below the neck. The surface with some signs of wear and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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."

東京出光美術館收藏一例，錄《出光美術館蔵品図錄．中国陶磁》，東京，1987 年，圖版423；另一例售於紐約蘇富比1992年6月3日，編號 205；倫敦大英博物館收藏一例，尺寸較小，圖見Jan Wirgin，《Sung Ceramic Design》，斯德哥爾摩，1970年，圖版22e；另參考一帶蓋例，錄於康蕊君，《玫茵堂中國陶瓷》，倫敦，1994年，卷1，圖版606。北京故宮博物院收藏一例，尺寸較大，見《故宮博物院藏文物珍品大系．兩宋瓷器（下）》，香港，1996年，圖版167。