A RUSSET-SPLASHED BLACK-GLAZED JAR NORTHERN SONG / JIN DYNASTY

of ovoid form rising from a splayed foot to a short waisted neck with flared rim, the exterior applied overall with a russet-mottled black glaze accentuated with diagonal russet streaks, the glaze falling short of the foot to reveal the yellowish-brown stoneware body

There is an approx. 2 x 0.7 cm restored section to the rim. The foot with two 0.4 cm wide samples taken for testing. Minor firing imperfections.
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.
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The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of a thermoluminescence test, Oxford Authentication Ltd., sample no. P106q14.