TWO JAPANESE STRAW-GLAZED STONEWARE CHARGERS 19TH CENTURY

each with spur marks in the interior.  Together with three small glazed stoneware dishes, a hardstone dish and two hardstone carvings of cicadas on bitter melons.  8 pieces.

The larger charger has a glaze gap in the interior just below the rim, and a area of discoloration on the exterior just below the rim where the glaze appears thicker. There is also some glaze fritting and chips around the foot. The smaller charger has a chip to the rim and a large chip to the footring that have been glazed over. There are some firing cracks and stained craze lines. One of the small dishes has a chip to the rim, one has frits, and the other appears to be in good condition. The hardstone dish has some minute nicks to the rim, and the two hardstone carving have some minute nicks.
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.