the ovoid body painted in a vibrant tone of blue with foliate scrolls bearing large stylized lotus blossoms, the short neck decorated with overlapping upright petal lappets, six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

J. T. Tai & Co., New York.
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 2nd November 1979, lot 328.

There are three hairline cracks to the rim. There are two star-cracks approximately 2 in. (5.1 cm) wide, a horizontal hairline crack approximately 2 in. (5.1 cm) and a vertical hairline crack approximately 4 in. (10.2 cm) long to the body. The glaze is crazed.
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.

A similar jar was sold in these rooms, 18th March 2008, lot 122, and another example was sold at Christie's New York, 19th March 2008, lot 608.