A RARE DATED BLUE AND WHITE WATER JAR DAOGUANG MARK AND PERIOD, DATED 1822

of bucket shape, the body of broad cylindrical body rising from three bracket feet to broad rim set with two rectangular tabs joined by a rectangular handle, painted to the front face in rich cobalt-blue tones with a river landscape scene from the Red Cliffe poem,  the reverse with a rectangular panel enclosing a thirty-two line calligraphic inscription, the interior with a crayfish medallion encircled by shoals of fish

The jar is in fair overall condition with the exception of a shallow 5cm wide rim chip, a rivetted old repair to a break across the bottom of one tab and a break across the join between the handle and other tab, and rim fritting.
"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."

An almost identical water jar was sold in these rooms, 15th December 1981, lot 241.