of hexagonal section and broad gu-shape, the compressed central bulb set with a wide trumpet mouth, standing on a splayed pedestal foot, covered overall with a pale grayish glaze suffused with a fine crackle, the footrim with a brown wash, six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

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There is a restored kiln hole on the inner footrim, above the 'da' character. There are two tiny filled holes on the compressed central bulb. There is brownish discoloration under the glaze overall.
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.
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A vase of almost identical size and shape in the Palace Museum is illustrated in Gugong bowuyuan cang Qingdai yuyao ciqi, Vol. II, Beijing, 2005, p. 320, no. 146.