rising from a short foot, the shoulders tapering to a narrow neck with everted rim, covered overall with a white slip and carved through the slip to reveal the gray-colored body depicting two bands of stylized floral decoration, all beneath a clear glaze

Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s.

The vase is in overall good condition. There is a small glaze gap on the rim and on the body and inside the neck, which is typical of Cizhou ware.
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 vase of slightly larger size but of similar form and carving dated to the Jin dynasty is illustrated in Chugoku meitouten (Exhibition of Chinese Ceramics), Tokyo et. al, 1992, p. 43, no. 33.