Lot 395
  • 395

A SET OF NINE POTTERY JARS WARRING STATES PERIOD |

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description

  • w. 3.4 to 18.4 cm, 1 3/8  to 7 1/4  in.
one decorated with strap handles, two with scrolls handles, six with tubular handles, all with thinly potted globular bodies and finished with grainy textured surface 

Provenance

Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd, Hong Kong, 18th April 2001.

Condition

There are expected flakes and small chips, especially to the edges. On the second row, the second from the left cup has a slightly retouched area to the mouthrim. The third vessel on the same row has a small restored rim chip and a refilled hole of approx. 1 cm to the base with an associated hairline extending up to the mouthrim. The foremost vessel has a nick to one of the loop handles and a couple further chips to the feet.
"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."