Lot 207
  • 207

A 'JIZHOU' 'PAPERCUT' 'PHOENIX' BOWL SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

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with rounded sides supported on a low foot and rising to a vertically lipped rim to the interior, decorated in papercut resist with a pair of opposed long-tailed phoenix and three prunus blooms in dark-brown, all reserved against a ground dappled in caramel brown, the exterior covered in a rich brown glaze stopping neatly above the buff stoneware body

Provenance

T. Y. King & Sons Ltd., Hong Kong, 1986. 

Condition

In very good condition. A 0.4 cm old chip to the foot and a section of kiln grit adhering to near the foot. A small kiln adhesion to the interior center. Otherwise with minor surface wear,
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.
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