Lot 21
  • 21

A NORTHERN BLACK WARE LOTUS BUD-FORM JAR NORTHERN SONG/JIN DYNASTY

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • stoneware
the rounded sides rising from a flared shallow foot to an incurved rim, the interior and exterior covered with a finely mottled dark olive-brown matte glaze stopping neatly above the foot to expose a purplish-brown wash that covers the lower half of the body, foot and base

Provenance

Warren E. Cox, New York, 1966.

Exhibited

Exhibition of Chinese Arts, C.T. Loo & Co., New York, 1941, cat. no. 604.
The Art of China and Japan,
Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, 1977, cat. no. 44a.
Heaven and Earth Seen Within - Song Ceramics from the Robert Barron Collection, New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, 2000, cat. no. 36.

Condition

There are a few chips to the mouthrim, and two chips to the foot rim.
"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."