TWO POTTERY VESSELS JAPAN, YAYOI PERIOD

comprising: a pottery jar with compressed globular body surmounted by a wide flared neck, decorated with geometric bands around the shoulder and the everted rim, and a pottery stem cup, Japanese wood boxes

Large Pottery Vessel: The neck had been broken and repaired, traces of restoration visible along the shoulder. There is a 4cm by 1.7cm semi-circular repaired chip to the rim. There is also a 3.2cm crack running from the rim to the interior. There are two cracks (possibly firing) running horizontally around the centre of the body (17cm and 12.5cm). Stem Cup: Two of the upright sections of the rim have been chipped off and there is a 1.3cm crack running from the rim.
"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."