A 'YUE' BOX AND COVER 10TH CENTURY

of circular section, the straight sides rising from a convex base, the cover slightly domed and incised with a groove encircling the rim, covered overall with a soft olive-green glaze suffused with fine crackle, the rims unglazed, with four spur marks to the base (2)

Purchased in Hong Kong, 1984. 

The box has several shallow chips around the rim. The cover has a 0.6 cm shallow chip and a 0.9 cm glaze chip to the exterior rim, together with other smaller chips. Both the box and cover with overall degradation to the glaze. There are some glaze flakes through out, particularly along the edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.