A BLACK-GLAZED JAR NORTHERN SONG / JIN DYNASTY

of broad-shouldered ovoid form rising to a short neck with lipped rim, the body set to either side with a pair of ridged strap handles, all resting on a short, flared foot, covered overall in a lustrous dark-brown glaze thinning to varying russet tones at the rim, handles and lower sections of the body and stopping unevenly in thick droplets above the unglazed base

Sotheby's London, 17th November 1999, lot 861.

The jar is on overall good condition. There are some small chips to the foot and gentle expected wear to the surface which has been cleaned and lightly polished.
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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