北宋 / 金 黑釉鐵銹花紋玉壺春瓶

the pear-shaped body rising from a flared foot to a slender neck and everted rim, the lustrous black glaze painted in rust-brown with a stylized floral bloom, the glaze stopping at the foot revealing the buff colored body

There is one small and two large chips to the foot rim. There are noticeable burst glaze bubbles on the neck and two or three adjoining burst bubbles within on leaf causing a slight indentation in the glaze. The surface with expected wear.
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.

The dating of this lot is consistent with the C-Link Research and Development Ltd thermoluminescence test, report no. 3315CK73.