A BLUE AND WHITE WARMING BOWL MING DYNASTY

the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly everted rim, the shallow interior painted in rich cobalt-blue tones with a floral medallion encircled by a lotus scroll band, the exterior with a broad leafy lotus scroll band, 15.5cm., 6 1/8 in; together with a small blue and white jar, late Ming Dynasty

Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pl. 89.

The bowl is in good overall condition with the exception of a tiny hairline firing line to the base of the foot, a 1cm., wide flake to the inside edge of the footring, some frittiing around the rim and some minor firing imperfections including iron-spot glaze imperfections, pinhead-sized glaze holes and light glaze scratches. The jar is also in good overall condition with the exception of a stain running around the luting line, minor fritting around the foot, some minor firing imperfections including iron-spot glaze imperfections, pinhead-sized glaze holes 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.
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