A 'YAOZHOU' 'LOTUS' BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

elegantly potted with wide everted sides rising from a tapered foot to an upright rim, decorated on the cavetto with two lotus blooms borne on a meandering leafy scroll, applied overall with an olive-green glaze pooling to dark green in the recesses and thinning to light brown at the rim, stopping short above the neatly cut foot revealing a greyish ware

The bowl is in overall good condition. There are a few typical firing flaws including pinholes or occasional minute gaps in the glaze. The foot is particularly well cut and the overall design very pleasing. The actual colour is actually less red and more olive green compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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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