A WHITE-GLAZED JAR AND A 'JIAN' 'HARE'S FUR' TEABOWL TANG DYNASTY AND SONG DYNASTY

the jar of globular form with a short flared neck and everted rim, supported on a solid splayed foot, applied with a white slip and a milky-white glaze stopping above the base revealing a white body, the interior glazed dark brown, the teabowl of conical form supported on a solid foot and shallow footring, applied with a lustrous black glaze mottled with russet streaks drizzling down from the rim, pooling in thick tear-drops around the foot revealing a dark reddish-brown body, the rim left unglazed and dressed in a brown wash

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 23rd May 1978, lot 4 (jar).

The jar is in good overall condition. There is some expected wear and light scratches to the surface glaze. There are two firing cracks and a small flake to the unglazed foot, consistent with this type of ware, together with expected minor imperfections in the glaze including pinholes or small gaps. The 'Jian' bowl is in overall good condition with only a few light scratches to the surface glaze.
"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."