the cylindrical slightly flaring sides raised on three short cabriole feet, the exterior encircled by the 'Eight Trigrams' below a horizontal band in relief, applied overall with a sea-green glaze, the central section of the base and part of the interior left unglazed revealing a pale buff-coloured stoneware burnt orange in the firing, Meiji period pierced metal cover

Characteristic firing imperfections including a firing flaw to the interior approx. 2.6 cm and another very minor one to the inner footring approx. 0.6 cm. A few extremely minute flakes to the glaze surface at the inner rim. Minor general surface wear.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."