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A CARVED 'YAOZHOU' CELADON-GLAZED 'LOTUS' BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
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the exterior carved with overlapping petals radiating around the foot suggesting a lotus flower, covered in a pale sea-green coloured glaze
Condition
The bowl is in overall good condition. There are some expected light surface scratches to the interior, pinholes or minute iron spot as visible on the photo. There are some further minor scratched areas to the exterior and an old shallow chip to the footrim.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The pale green glaze as found on the present bowl is extremely rare among 'Yaozhou' wares and identifies it as an early example, as this glaze colour disappeared when the kiln switched from using wood as fuel to firing with coal. A similar bowl sold in these rooms, 24th/25th November 2014, lot 1011. Compare also a pair of 'Yaozhou' flower-shaped bowls with a related glaze, sold in our London rooms, 11th May 2011, lot 1.