of baluster form, the open work outer layer depicting two sages seated in a forest setting, one playing the qin as the other observes, behind them a censer issues curling wisps of smoke, long branches of bristling pine hangs off to one side while large scrolling clouds dominate the reverse, all between a band of upright lappets and an openwork row of peony blooms with a narrow band of petals and detached clouds on the short neck, all in blue, turquoise, yellow, white and aubergine, the interior glazed green, the fitted cover with two floral sprigs and a pointed knop (2)

Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo.

Idemitsu Bijutsukan zhin zuroku. Chugoku toji / Chinese Ceramics in the Idemitsu Collection, Vol. 3, Tokyo, 1987, no. 683.

One side of the exterior wall has been repaired from foot to shoulder. The interior wall with a long curved crack, and a star crack. There is restoration to the rim. The cover has been broken and repaired.
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.