- 2534
A purple splashed 'Jun' jar Jin / Yuan Dynasty, 13th Century
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the globular body supported on a short splayed foot, the short wide neck flanked by two loop handles, splashed on both sides with a large area of rich purple on the pale milky blue glaze draining from the rim to reveal the russet body beneath and stopping short on the foot burnt brown in the firing
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 4th May 1994, lot 15.
Condition
There is a 3cm U-shaped hairline on the rim, but part of the hairline (1.5cm) is only visible on the interior. There are no repairs. There are about 6 short hairline cracks on the foot, but overall condition is quite good.
"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."
"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."