the jar of compressed globular form rising from a straight foot to a short neck, the exterior carved with diagonally oriented ribs, applied overall with a lustrous brownish-black glaze thinning to white on the rises, save for the foot and the knife-pared rim revealing a light-grey stoneware body; the cup with shallow rounded sides supported on slightly flared foot, applied overall with an unctuous black glaze faintly suffused with gold speckles, the glaze falling neatly of the foot over the buff-coloured body, the rim dressed with a white slip, Japanese wood boxes

The jar is in overall good condition with just expected imperfections, including some marks on one side resulting from the jar adhering to another in the kiln and original kiln flakes to the foot. There is an approx. 1 cm restored chip to the rim of the cup, occasional light scratches on the glaze and an original kiln grit on the interior.
"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."