北宋 / 金十一 / 十二世紀 磁州窰黑釉油滴盌

delicately potted with a fine incurved rim, supported on a low foot ring, covered with a shiny black-brown glaze painted with lustrous metallic purplish 'oil-spots', stopping short of the foot to leave an unglazed area covered with brown-black slip

Eskenazi Ltd，倫敦

The overall condition is excellent, with only some original potting imperfections to the base and very minor surface scratches. The actual colour is much richer than the catalogue illustration.
"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."

形雅色亮，遍灑油滴，色泛銀褐。相類珍例，可見於 John Ayers，《Chinese Ceramics in the Baur Collection》，日內瓦，1999年，卷1，編號29及30。另可參考哈佛大學賽克勒博物館藏品，展於《Art Museums》，劍橋，麻省，1995-6年，編號43a及b。京都龍光寺內存一盌，見於《中国の陶磁：天目》，東京，1999年，圖版24。廣田松繁且藏一盌，錄於《東京国立博物館図版目錄．中国古陶磁篇》，卷1，東京，1988年，編號610。