the finely potted bell-shaped sides supported on a low tapering foot, the exterior painted all around with a lotus pond, the yellow and pink blooms and variegated green pads rising from the pale blue-green water below, a heron wading in the shallows and another flying above, the interior painted with an iron-red goldfish at the well, the base with a six-character seal mark in iron red

The cup is in good overall condition with appropriate wear to the surface and enamels and minor imperfections consistent with age and type.
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.