A RARE QINGBAI MEIPING SONG DYNASTY

of elegant well-proportioned ovoid form, the rounded shoulders and tapering body surmounted by a waisted neck and wide flared galleried rim, applied overall with a transparent glaze tinged with light blue, the recessed base also lightly glazed, the footring left in the rough revealing the pale buff body 

Acquired in Hong Kong, November 1986.

An approximately 4mm restored rim chip, with associated over-spray to the rim and neck. Evidence of infill to numerous small chips to the foot ring. Several characteristic firing imperfections, including iron-spots and glaze inclusions. Very faint fritting to the mouth rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

See a white-glazed vase of closely related form but smaller size, dated to the Five Dynasties period, in the Baltimore Museum of Art, illustrated in Frances Klapthor, Chinese Ceramics from the Collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art. Baltimore, 1993, pl. 18. See also a Ding-type meiping of similar form, dated Northern Song dynasty, sold in our London rooms, 11th May 2011, lot 11.