the pear-shaped body rising from a short straight foot to a tall subtly flaring neck and everted rim, the slightly domed cover with a broad rim, surmounted by a lotus-bud finial, covered overall with a soft ivory-white glaze (2)

Asian Private Collection.
Offered at Sotheby's London, 12th July 2006, lot 54.

The vase has a small chip to the rim and an approx. 6 inch long vertically oriented body crack. The vase and cover have wear to the surface overall, glaze erosion, small glaze losses and have been cleaned and polished.
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.
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