A GROUP OF GLAZED POTTERY VESSELS SONG - MING DYNASTY

comprising a celadon-glazed dish; a cream-glazed lobed jar; an ovoid jarlet with loop handles; together with a reduced stoneware globular vase with a wood cover (5)

Warren E. Cox, New York (by repute).

Each item in this lot has minor wear consistent with age and use as well as the following: The celadon dish has a repaired chip at the mouth rim. There are also kiln adhesions to the foot ring and minor firing flaws. The lobed jar has a restoration the the side, involving a 10 cm long horizontal crack and two associated 5 cm long vertical cracks. The jarlet has minor abraions and a nick to the mouth rim. The foot is abraded and has old nicks as well. The globular jar was reduced and the mouth rim was polished. The mouth rim has three flake chips as well as old nicks, and the foot ring is abraded.
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.