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A 'JIZHOU' 'PAPERCUT' 'PRUNUS' BOWL SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
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the deep gently curved sides rising from a short tapering foot to a slightly incurved rim, modelled with a ridge to the interior, resist-decorated with plum blossom florets reserved in dark brown against a yellowish-brown ground, the exterior with a dark brown glaze stopping short of the unglazed foot, revealing the light buff body
Provenance
Purchased in Hong Kong, 1984.
Condition
There are several small repaired chips around the rim, together with a 3 cm wide glaze gap at the rim. There is a 1.3 cm kiln grit to the interior. There are scattered minute nicks around the foot rim. Overall with expected minor firing imperfections, consistent with age.
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.
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.