宋 越窰青釉八方蓋罐

finely potted with incurved facetted sides divided by raised ribs and set with two short lugs to the shoulder, the slender body rising to a short octagonal neck, the domed cover of conforming section, surrounded by an upturned rim and surmounted by a bud finial, applied overall with a sage-green glaze

The vase and cover are in overall good condition. There is a shallow chip to the unglazed footring. There is some light touch up to the rim of the inner flange of the cover.
"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."

參考一類例，藏於鎮江博物館，錄於《中國陶瓷全集．宋》，卷8， 上海，1999年，圖版52。類似八方瓶多產於河北定窰，及江西省景德鎮之青白釉；見一定窰瓶例，藏於北京故宮博物院，錄於《定瓷雅集：故宮博物院珍藏及出土定窰瓷器薈萃》，故宮博物院，北京，2002年，圖版37；另見一例青白釉八方瓶，玫茵堂舊藏，錄於康蕊君編，《玫茵堂中國陶瓷》，卷三（II），倫敦，2006年，圖版1590；亦可參考一八方瓶例，刻花卉紋，展於《關氏所藏宋代陶瓷》，香港藝術館，香港，1994年，編號105。