the elegantly shaped trefoil top deftly incised through the creamy-white slip revealing the buff-colored body, with a conforming medallion enclosing a luxuriant lotus flower borne on a leafing stem reserved against a ‘fish-roe’ ground, enclosed within a double-line border, and raised on a tall pentagonal base, all covered with a clear glaze stopping above the unglazed base

Collection of Russell M. Tyson (1867-1963).
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago in 1945 (acc. no. 1945.305).

The rim with three restored chips, the largest a U-form break (approx. 7 cm) with an associated crack (approx. 7 cm). The rims with scattered small chips, frits and minute firing lines. The base with a few cracks, the longest approx. 8 cm and another which curves ¾ of the way around the outer perimeter. The surface with wear, crazing and small imperfections consistent with age and type. A small aperture at 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.
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.