宋 銅壺

the compressed globular body steeply rising to a tall cylindrical neck with a wide mouth and lipped rim, all supported on a splayed foot

Minor nicks and dents to the rims and small dents to the lower body.
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 shape of this vase was popular during the Song dynasty, and there are many ceramic examples, most with a celadon glaze, such as one that sold in our New York rooms, 23rd March 2011, lot 533; and another in our London rooms, 16th May 2007, lot 205. There is also a bronze example in the British Museum, accession number OA 1958.4-29.1, and published in Michael Cowell, Susan La Niece and Jessica Rawson, A Study of Later Chinese Metalwork, Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2003.