A BLACK-GLAZED WHITE-RIMMED BOWL, A SMALL BLACK-GLAZED WHITE-RIMMED DISH AND A RUSSET-SPLASHED BOWL SONG DYNASTY

the white-rimmed bowl with a splayed foot, covered overall in a lustrous black glaze with five russet splashes, save for the rim covered with a white slip band beneath a clear glaze; the dish with a shallow countersunk base, applied with a black glaze and a white slip to the rim; the russet-splashed bowl with a flared rim, covered in a black glaze with russet streaks to the interior radiating from the centre, Japanese wood boxes

Dish: In overall good condition. Black-glazed bowl: There are firing crackles with some associated losses to the white slip band and kiln flakes to the footring. Russet-splashed bowl: There is a retouched flake measuring approx. 1 cm to the rim. There are also typical firing imperfections and light surface scratches but the bowl is otherwise in overall good condition.
"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.
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