A LARGE AND RARE IMPERIAL YELLOW JAR KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

the rounded sides rising from a recessed ring base to a broad short neck with everted rim, covered overall in a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze, the base glazed white

This rare jar is in good overall condition with the exception of a 1.5cm., drilled hole to the base and light glaze scratches around the body.
"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."

Jars of this impressive size are rare and no other example appears to have been published. For smaller examples of similar form and glaze, see one with a cover in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, included in the Special Exhibition of Ch'ing Dynasty Monochrome Porcelains in the National Palace Museum, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1992, cat. n0. 21; and another from the Sir Percival David Foundation, in the British Museum, London, included in the exhibition Ming and Ch'ing Monochrome in the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, School of Oriental and African Studies, London, 1973, cat. no. A527.