the shallow sides rising at an angle to an undulating rim, the exterior incised with five evenly-spaced vertical lines suggesting petals, the well with a ring of short diagonal marks carved through the glaze before firing, covered overall in an olive colored glaze save for the ring around the base

The dish has expected degradation to the glaze from burial and cleaning (including patches of glaze loss near the base), manufacturing imperfections (including a bump to the body at well and glaze gaps to exterior), and the rim has been polished. The color of the glaze is consistent with the illustration in the printed catalog.
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.