TWO FUNERARY JARS AND COVERS NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

one jar applied with a dragon coiling around the neck, the low domed cover molded with a flying bird finial, covered in a brown glaze; the second a jar molded with animals and figures in high relief  around the neck; together with: a small bowl freely painted with brown splashes (5)

The jar:
Sotheby & Co., London, 13th March 1973, lot 175.

The brown jar has a 1/4 in. rim chip and a chip to four of the dragon's claws and one of his horns. One of the dragon's horns is restored. The cover - the bird's beak is restored and a 3 in. section of the rim is restored. The jar leans to one side and rocks. The other jar has a 1 1/2 in. hair crack to the neck and a 2 in. crack on the shoulder. The figure of the dog has its head missing. The foot of the reclining figure is chipped. The object held by the standing figure is chipped. There are small chips to the applied frilled decoration. The bowl is in good condition.
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.