A Group of 21 Unglazed Pottery Vessels, mostly Persian, circa 10th through 9th century B.C.

of various forms and sizes, most bearing old Parke Bernet lot stickers.  Restoration, damage

The whole group in general appears to be in relatively good ancient condition, with many pieces seeming to be intact except as outlined below. All have the usual minor chips and scattered discolorations to surfaces. #1 minute chips to rim, chip to spout, and start of a hairline crack about 1 1/2 inches inward from the rim #2 has a chip to the top side of spout corner, and a chip to the underside of spout on the other corner #3 scattered discoloration to the body #4 losses to neck/spout area #5 spots/discoloration to surface overall, and one side of body has some shallow chips #6 has scattered discoloration, droplets/spots of lighter slip clay on surface #7 overall darkening to surface, wear to tripod feet #8 surface very uneven but seems intact #9 chip to the end of the spout #10 has been broken in several pieces and restored #11 the neck area has been broken in several pieces and glued back together, some fill in the cracks is evident (now darkened) #12 scattered darkened areas and some hard accretions in the bottom of bowl #13 minor chips to edges of spout #14 appears to be intact, the surface with scattered discoloration; elegant shallow ribbing down the front and back #15 with minute chips and wear to feet #16 scattered darkening to surface #17 chips to footrim and small chips to rim #18 scattered discolorations and minor accretions to surface #19 noticeable chips to rim, overal surface darkening #20 scattered discoloration and accretions to surface #21 the spout has been broken off and repaired, and there is a chip loss at the base of spout where it meets the body
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.
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