A BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL JAR, GUAN MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD

painted in purplish cobalt-blue to each face with rectangular panels enclosing birds perched in fruiting and flowering branches, below a band of peony roundels on a diaper ground at the shoulder, with a wide band of lappets at the foot

Oriental Ceramics Society (according to paper label).

This vase is in good condition, but does have a (16cm) firing crack to the foot and a burst bubble below this. There is also numerous burst pin-hole sized burst bubbles and iron spots to the exterior and two small raised areas (bumps) to the glaze. The rim has four small areas of yellow/transparent glaze and the luting line to the centre of the vase can be seen fairly easily to the eye.
"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."