A 'SANCAI'-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAMEL TANG DYNASTY

standing foursquare atop a rectangular plinth, the animal's head rearing up and back, mouth agape, its two lopsided humps appearing from holes in a cream and green-glazed oval, fringed saddlecloth, the body covered overall with a rich amber glaze

Collection of Reverend Theodore Pitcairn (1893-1973), Philadelphia, and thence by descent.

All four legs each with a clean break restored, the plinth with restored breaks and the glaze is worn particularly on the upper section of the animal along with some areas of glaze loss.
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.