A WHITE-GLAZED STONEWARE BOTTLE VASE JIN DYNASTY

the elegant, pear-shaped body tapering to a tall, slender neck rising to a flared mouth, covered overall with a transparent glaze of ivory tone, falling short of the foot ring to reveal the pale buff body

The vase is in good condition with the exception of minor glaze firing imperfections including burst glaze bubbles, uneven glaze runs and slight glaze discolouration. It should be noted that the glaze is of a slightly more creamy-white tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."

The dating of this piece is consistent with the results of a thermoluminescence test, Oxford Authentication Ltd., no. 866h38.