finely potted, with angled sides rising from a broad base resting on a short foot to an elegantly everted hexalobed rim, the flaring shallow sides divided into six lobes by slender radial lines in slip, the underside with a single incised line just below the rim, applied overall with a smooth sage-green glaze save for the unglazed footring burnt orange in the firing 

The bowl is in overall good condition with only light expected wear to the surface (including small frits and flake chips to the foot), and very minor typical firing imperfections. 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.

The present bowl is closely related to a type of five-lobed flaring bowl produced at the end of the Five Dynasties and beginning of the Northern Song dynasty. The angled base flaring to the lobed rim in this example is a feature more characteristic of the Northern Song period. For examples of the Five Dynasties type, see the pair sold in our London rooms, 11th May 2011, lot 1 and a bowl from the Feng Wen Tang Collection, sold at Bonham's Hong Kong, 9th October 2014 lot 108.