A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING MALE ATTENDANT HAN DYNASTY

the clasped hands hidden within the folds of long sleeves, the eyes gazing forward, hair pulled up and secured beneath a small cap

Christie's New York, 23rd June 1983, lot 64. 

The body has been broken in half and restored back together. There is a polished chip to the edge of one sleeve. There is a 1 in. (2.5 cm) hairline crack and scattered small chips to the edge of the robe.
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.

The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of a thermoluminescence test, Oxford authentication Ltd., no. 466u80.