the rounded sides of the exterior painted in underglaze blue with the 'Eight Daoist Immortals' each holding their attribute, standing on a dense copper-red wave ground, the interior painted with Shoulao with his deer reserved against a wave ground enclosed within a double-ring circle, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

There are several shallow chips to the rim (the largest approx. 1.4 cm), one of which with an approx. 4.3 cm long associated hairline, along with some tiny areas of loss, extending to the body. There are some light surface wear, and minor firing imperfections, including tiny glaze pulls to the base.
"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."