A BLUE AND WHITE JAR, GUAN MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD

of baluster form with high rounded shoulders rising to a waisted neck, painted around the sides in vivid tones of cobalt-blue with a landscape scene depicting a gathering of Immortals carrying their respective auspicious emblems and attendants, and including Shoulao seated with his deer and with a ruyi sceptre in one hand, set within a garden courtyard with lush vegetation growing from gnarled rocks, and cloud swirls drifting above, all set between lotus lappets at the foot and a band of ruyi heads at the shoulder enclosing sprays of chrysanthemum, peach, lotus, camellia and peony and surrounded by lotus sprays, the neck with ruyi shaped cloud swirls     

There is a hairline crack down from the rim on the interior, approx 8.5cm. There is a stained luting line which runs across the centre of the body on the exterior approx 27.5cm., of which is also visible from the interior. There is another stained luting line to the lappet border near the base of approx 23.5cm. There are scattered stained burst air bubbles, as well as glaze gaps to the body. Otherwise the jar is generally in good condition 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. 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."