Lot 289
  • 289

A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON STEM BOWL MING DYNASTY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

the deep rounded bowl supported on a tall spreading ribbed foot, the interior carved with a single flowerhead and covered overall with a rich and thick olive-green glaze, 13cm., 5 1/8 intogether with a 'Longquan' celadon dish, Yuan Dynasty, the shallow body rising from an unglazed footring to an everted rim, covered overall in a soft and smooth pale olive-green glaze, 16.4cm., 6 1/2 in.

Condition

The stembowl is in good overall condition with the exception of a small restored chip below the outer edge of the rim, minor chipping around the base of the foot, and glaze scratches predominantly to the interior. The dish is in good overall condition with the exception of a 1cm. wide shallow chip to the footring, a tiny glaze pull at the rim and light glaze scratches.
"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."