the first of ovoid form, rising to a wide, rounded shoulder surmounted with four applied strap handles encircling the waisted neck terminating in a flared, dished mouth, covered overall in a rich, dark brown glaze stopping just short of the foot with a slightly concave center, the second a jarlet with seven vertical grooves forming a lobed lower half of the body rising steeply from a flared foot to a cylindrical neck flanked by loop handles, covered with a chocolate brown glaze stopping just short of the foot with a slightly concave center (2)

Collection of Charlotte Horstman.

The large jar appears to have an approx. 2 x 4-cm section out of the mouth and re-stuck; the shoulder, handles, neck, and mouth have been sprayed; the glaze is matte and has fine scratches and scattered frits; the base has chips and an old label. The small jar is covered in overspray, which has itself developed a craquelure around the neck; the rim has two chips and restoration; there are small scattered frits; the base has chips and an old label.
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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