A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FUNERARY JAR FIVE DYNASTIES

the rounded sides with stepped horizontal ribs incised with foliage and diamond motifs, the curved shoulders with five upright tubular spouts, below a domed cover with a stepped knopped finial, covered in a translucent olive-green crackled glaze

There is a 2cm crack running vertically from the rim. There is also a number of chips to the footrim and one to the interior rim of the cover (2.5cm by 7mm).l There is also small chip to one spout (6mm by 6mm). There is a number of firing cracks to the body running under the base of the spouts and the glaze is crackled throughout.
"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."