Lot 58
  • 58

A SMALL CARVED 'DING' 'LOTUS' BOWL SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • STONEWARE
the rounded sides rising from a short foot to a six-lobed rim, freely carved to the interior with a lotus, covered overall in an ivory-white glaze leaving the rim unglazed; together with a ‘Ding’ six-lobed dish

Condition

The lotus bowl has a 4.5cm., hairline body crack and several glaze lines around the interior and exterior and short glaze firing lines to the rim; the lobed dish is in good condition.
"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."