A FINE AND VERY LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' MEIPING WANLI MARK AND PERIOD |

the tapered baluster body rising from a recessed base to a broad rounded shoulder and short tapered neck with galleried rim, densely painted to the body with leafy scrolling lotus blooms, all between elongated lappet borders around the foot and to the rounded shoulder, the base of the neck encircled with a six-character mark in underglaze blue

The meiping is in very good condition with the exception of a 4cm., glaze hairline to the top of the shoulder, a circa 16cm., glaze hairline running diagonally over the shoulder, minor glaze firing imperfections including blister, burst glaze bubbles, iron-spots and some discolouration to the glaze running around the luting lines at the shoulder and just above the foot, and some minor glaze 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."