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A WHITE-GLAZED POTTERY JAR TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
of globular form rising from a short spreading foot to a broad short waisted neck with everted rim, covered overall with a creamy-white glaze suffused with a fine crackle and falling short of the base to reveal the pinkish-white body
Provenance
'Gisele Croes Oriental Art, Brussels' paper label to base.
Condition
Scattered pin-point imperfections to the glaze in the interior of the jar. Glaze on the body crackled, in particular in the upper section. Scattered burst glaze bubbles to the shoulder. Minor scratching to one area of the body. Colour of the glaze of a slightly more creamish tone than in the illustration. Overall 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. 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."
"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."