北宋 耀州窰青釉刻花小罐

the ovoid body potted on a slightly splayed foot rising to a waisted neck, carved around the body with a series of vertical ribs with straight and serrated edges, covered overall with a translucent olive-toned glaze, the unglazed foot revealing a buff-coloured ware

The vase is in overall good condition. There is a small restoration to the mouth rim and general surface wear and glaze imperfections.
"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."

此罐橢圓器身，上劃豎條紋飾，別具匠心，於東京梅澤記念館可見相似作例，展覽並錄於《耀州青瓷》，市立東洋陶瓷美術館，大阪，1991年，編號11；另一作例見耀州窰博物館，銅川，載於《 中國古瓷窯大系 .中國耀州窰》，北京，2014年，圖版96；例三曾售於紐約佳士得2003年3月26日，編號208。

一相類耀州窰青釉鋸齒紋盞托，為Nasli Heeramaneck雅藏，另一近似紋樣渣斗，出版於Jan Wirgin著《Sung Ceramic Designs》，斯德哥爾摩，1970，圖例7，編號c，d，亦可見一盞托，屬Walter Sedgwick女士典藏，編號f。