of deep conical form, resting on a narrow foot rising to a gently incurved rim, glazed overall in an even, unctuous sky blue glaze thinning to mushroom at the rim, stopping unevenly above the footring to reveal the brown unglazed body, the recessed base similarly glazed

There is a crack to the center of the bowl, measuring approx. 10 cm long before running into the glaze craquelure. The base with an associated staple mark. There is a very short crack to the rim, which could possibly be a glaze craquelure. Overall the bowl with expected surface wear and minor firing imperfections.
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 related example sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 29th October 1991, lot 16, and again in these rooms, 23rd March 2011, lot 543. See also a slightly smaller bowl sold twice in these rooms, 15th September 2015, lot 54, and again 12th September 2018, lot 218.