A ZHEJIANG CELADON-GLAZED EWER AND COVER NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

of low domed form, set to one side with a short, straight spout, and to the other with a strap handle, carved around the sides with a band of foliage above a border of broad, lappets with combed details, the flattened cover surmounted with a small knop and pierced with two holes, the ewer and cover applied with an olive-green glaze, thinning at the rims and stopping unevenly above the foot to reveal the buff body (2)

Sotheby's London, 9th June 1992, lot 140.

In good general condition. A 1.7 cm glaze gap above the foot, possibly a polished kiln adhesions, and a 0.4 cm burst glaze bubble at the shoulder. A 0.2 cm rim chip. The glaze thinning and flaking at the rims. The slightly crackled glaze with surface wear, scratching and firing imperfections consistent with age and use.
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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