A BLUE AND WHITE 'PEONY AND PEACOCK' JAR MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD |

the elegant broad shouldered body rising from a spreading recessed base to a short waisted neck with a lipped rim, painted around the exterior in rich dark cobalt-blue tones with a broad band of peacocks in flight over leafy scrolling peony, all between upright lappet and ruyi bands at the base and shoulder and a crane and ruyi cloud band at the neck

Italian Private Collection.
Sotheby's London, 6th November 2013, lot 91.

The rim with five flake chips with old restoration (some of the restoration has flaked off), and an approx. 3.5 cm crack. A firing crack encircling the interior of the lower body and approx. 3/4 the circumference of the exterior, with old iron staple repairs to the exterior (two of the staples lost and their holes filled). Some wear to the surface and expected firing imperfections.
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.