宋至明 龍泉窰青釉小盌、劃花高足盃及八卦紋奩式爐

the bowl with rounded sides elegantly rising from a small footring; the stemcup with an everted rim, supported on a tall foot encircled by a raised rib, the interior incised with flowers; the censer raised on three short feet, modelled around the exterior with the 'Eight Trigrams' between horizontal bands in relief; all applied with an sea-green glaze

The three pieces are generally in good condition. There is a minute flake of the mouthrim of the stemcup, some light scratches and wear. The surface of the bowl is somewhat dry with a few glaze gaps and light scratches to the interior and exterior. There is a hairline crack to the rim of the tripod censer extending onto the interior and in two prongs on the exterior wall. There is another smaller hairline crack on the rim of the other side. There are some firing 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."