A PEACHBLOOM-GLAZED BEEHIVE WATERPOT, TAIBAIZUN MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI

of classic domed 'taibai zun' form, the tapering sides rising to a rounded shoulder and a short waisted neck below a lipped mouthrim, the sides faintly incised with three stylised archaistic dragon roundels and applied with a beige-pink glaze mottled with raspberry-tinged flecks imitating the skin of a ripening peach, the neck with a mushroom-beige concentration, the countersunk base inscribed with an underglaze-blue six-character mark in three columns

There is a small restored C-shaped chip of approx. 1.1 cm to the mouth. There are otherwise just some minor firing imperfections and light surface scratches.
"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."