A GROUP OF FIVE EARLY POTTERY WARE NEOLITHIC / SIX DYNASTIES PERIOD

comprising: two small Neolithic jars; a gray pottery vessel (li ding), Shang dynasty; a spherical jar, Zhou dynasty; a large vessel with cross-hatched basket weave design, Warring States period; a gray pottery tomb figure, Six Dynasties period (6)

In the order of the catalogue illustration. The first vessel - there is a chip on the rim and some cracks around the feet two of which have been restored. The second vessel - there is some restoration to chips on the rim. The third vessel - the surface decoration is heavily rubbed. One loop handle is chipped away. The fourth vessel - there is a 1/4 in. rim chip. The fifth vessel - the rim is chipped and ground down. There are old chips to the handles. There is also some possible repair to the lower body. The figure's neck has been restored and also both legs have been restored and the figure has been reaffixed to the base. The arms are also restored.
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.