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A BLUE AND WHITE 'CRANES' BOWL MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a short foot and a slightly concave base, the exterior painted with roundels of cranes with wings outstretched, all between a band of upright ruyi lappets at the foot and a border of ruyi heads, cash coins and flames at the rim, the interior with a medallion of a crane amongst rolling clouds surrounded by a diaper border at the rim, the base with a four-character mark reading fugui jiaqi (beautiful vessel for the rich and honorable), Japanese wood box
Condition
The bowl is in good condition with the exception of one very small area of restoration to the rim and some glaze firing imperfections including fritting to the rim, tiny pieces of kiln grit to the interior, and burst glaze bubbles to the foot.
"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."