A 'LONGQUAN' 'GUAN'-TYPE BIRD FEEDER SONG DYNASTY

the bombé body rising from a short tapered foot to a flared rim, flanked by a pair of yoke handles, set with a small lug for attachment to a bird cage, covered overall with a crackled pale greenish-blue glaze, stopping neatly at the foot to reveal the gray stoneware body

The foot has a few minute chips and nicks, the largest measuring approx. 0.2 cm, two of which with a very faint associated crack, running approx. 0.1 cm before merging into the glaze crackles. Some minor wear to the surface and expected firing imperfections, including a few kiln grits to the interior, the largest measuring approx. 0.7 cm wide.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.