the rounded sides of the jar rising to a short unglazed neck, painted on one side with a lotus waterscape cartouche detailed with large blooms and lotus pads, the opposite side with a scene of two scholars conversing within a 'Master of the Rocks' style mountainscape, the cover decorated with flying insects encircling blooming peonies issuing from rocks, with a band of further blooms around the side, the base with a double ring in underglaze blue

Max Robertson 收藏 （標籤）
Spink & Son Ltd， 倫敦（標籤）

Both the jar and its cover are in good condition with the exception of minor rim flakes and slight scratches to the surface. The jar has a small chip to the unglazed rim, and an approx. 2 cm star crack to the interior. It has minor firing imperfections including burst bubbles, and two minor firing cracks to the base (approx. 2.5 cm and 1 cm).
"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."