A FINE AND RARE WUCAI 'MONTH' CUP SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAQING

delicately potted of deep U-shape with flared rim and a short straight foot, painted on one side in the wucai palette in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels with a red-flowering crab apple tree with few leaves and a rock and some smaller plants beneath, representing the second month, the reverse inscribed with a poem relating to the flowering tree in front reading Qing xiang he su yu/Jia se chu qing yan, followed by the seal shang ('to appreciate'), the base inscribed with the six-character seal mark

The overall condition is very good.
"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."

The poem on the cup reads:

          Qing xiang he su yu. Jian se chu qing yan.

          'The frangrance blends with the flavour of evening rain.
          The beautiful colour stands out in clear weather like in mist.'