A CARVED 'LONGQUAN' CELADON ALMS BOWL JIN/YUAN DYNASTY

robustly potted with deep rounded sides supported on a tall foot, carved on the interior with a continuous scene of a man wearing an official's cap seated behind a large desk possibly presiding over a court, flanked by two other men seated at a smaller table and soldiers dressed in full military regalia, all centered around a floret on the base and enclosed within a key-fret band below the rim, the exterior freely carved with floral sprigs, covered overall beneath a thick pale olive green glaze

A Private Japanese Collection.

There are light surface wear and scratches to the interior but otherwise the bowl is in good condition overall.
"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."

Compare a similarly decorated bowl, sold in these rooms, 9th October 2007, lot 1517.