of bombé form, the rounded sides rising from a gently splayed foot to a waisted neck and banded rim, with a pair of pierced gilt-bronze lion-mask handles, the body decorated with robust red, blue, and aubergine lotus blossoms on leafy stems against a bright blue ground, the neck with a band of red and green flowers on a green-ground, the mouth encircled by a colorful geometric band, the rims and base gilt

In overall good condition with minor expected wear and pitting. The interior with a minor dent, invisible from the exterior. There are minor casting imperfections. The handles possibly later added and once had rings in the lions' mouths.
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.

Compare a closely related example attributed to the 15th century and sold in our London rooms, 12th November 1974, lot 176.