sturdily potted with a broad shoulder, covered overall in a pale lavendar-blue glaze, the unglazed base revealing the buff-orange body and incised with a character jiu (nine)

There is overall crackling to the glaze, including some spiral crackling to the glaze with associated flakes, some running deeper into the body and stained. The foot with shallow chips. Some surface wear, in particular to the rim. Minor 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. 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."