A QINGBAI 'PHOENIX' BOX AND COVER SONG DYNASTY

of circular form, the domed cover moulded with a pair of phoenix in flight, covered overall with a transparent glaze pooling to a light blue in the recesses stopping short of the edge on the cover, the raised interior rim and base left unglazed revealing the pale body

Mayuyama & Co., Ltd., Tokyo.

There is a small chip to the rim of the cover and the rim of the box, as well as minor fritting to the edges of the box.
"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."

See a closely related box and cover also moulded with a pair of phoenix on the cover, published in Bo Gyllensvärd, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 551a.