北宋 / 金 黑釉茶盌

with widely everted sides, applied with a lustrous blackish-brown glaze draining to a narrow hare's fur-like band just below the rim, the glaze on the exterior stopping two thirds of the way down revealing a layer of blackish brown slip falling to the edge above the small neatly pared unglazed foot ring 

Shogado & Co., 東京，日本

There is a fine haircrack running horizontally around the side approx 3 inches long. There are two fine haircracks running across the footrim, not visible on the interior. There is expected wear to the surface and the exterior has two small burst glaze 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.