A STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY AMPHORA TANG DYNASTY |

the tall ovoid body rising to a waisted neck supporting a cupped mouth with a rolled lip rim, the broad shoulders set with a pair of dragon handles springing from the shoulders to the rim of the vessel, the upper portion dipped in a pale caramel-colored glaze stopping well short of the unglazed base

Collection of Irene (d. 1997) and Earl (d. 1988) Morse.
Sotheby’s New York, 26th March 1999, lot 246.

The amphora is in overall good condition with only minor expected wear commensurate with age (including scattered small, shallow chips and flakes to the handles and body, minor frits to the glaze, and minor discoloration from burial (all as illustrated)), and minor firing imperfections (including thin firing tears to one side of the shoulder and scattered small burst bubbles).
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.