A ‘JIAN’ SILVER-STREAKED BOWL SONG DYNASTY

solidly potted with a narrow groove encircling the exterior below the rim, covered overall with a lustrous black glaze suffused with iridescent silver markings, the glaze thinning at the rim and falling short of the foot to reveal the dark brown stoneware body

There are some old restorations to the mouth rim (showing on the illustration in the catalogue). There is a restored chip to the foot. The bowl also has some expected surface scratches, glaze gaps or expected firing flaws, including a 1.7 cm kiln grit that has been grounded above the foot, possibly original to the firing.
"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."