A 'JIAN' 'HARE'S-FUR' BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

with shallow rounded sides rising short straight foot to lipped rim bordered by a thin concave grove, covered overall with a lustrous black glaze suffused with russet-brown 'hare's fur' steaks extending down from the rim, the exterior similarly glazed terminating irregularly in thick drops above the foot revealing the purplish-brown stoneware body

There is an approximately 1 cm polished glaze irregularity to the exterior. There is an original body scratch just above the foot, measuring approximately 2.8 cm long. The interior with a minute spot of imperfection to the glaze. Otherwise, the bowl is in overall good condition with some expected minor firing imperfections.
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.