A GREEN-GLAZED BASIN HAN DYNASTY

the gently rounded sides rising from a short flat base to a straight neck and broad everted rim, incised around the exterior with geometric bands and covered overall with an olive-green glaze, 18cm., 7 1/8 in; together with a similarly glazed whistle, a circular box and cover and a compressed globular water pot

Basin: Good overall condition, with very minor nibbles along the rim and an area of glaze near the foot is brittle. Some light surface abrasion and a short scratch on interior well. whistle: Hairline cracks and craquelure, with one consistent crack along the diameter of the bottom, though it does not appear to have been fully broken as no repairs were visible via UV light. Pitting, dry glaze and kiln grit throughout. small water pot: Very minor chips on rim, old chips on foot, glaze a bit dry and parts flaking. box and cover: Kiln grit on foot and rim of box. Fine condition overall.
"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."