A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON VASE YUAN DYNASTY

the baluster body risng from a short spreading foot to a broad shoulder and surmounted by a short narrow ribbed neck, covered overall with a soft bluish-green glaze

The vase is in good overall condition with the exception of: a pin-head glaze imperfection/hole (ca. 0.3cm) below the rim and four further pin-head iron spot glaze imperfection to the shoulder (as visible in the catalogue illustration). There are three small circular glaze pulls to the body (0.2-0.4cm) (one just visible in the catalogue illustration) and scattered pin-head iron glaze imperfections across the body. There is a small old chip (ca. 0.6cm) to the rim of the foot. There is very light overall rubbing and scratching to the glaze. The colour of the vase is of a slightly more olive-green tone than the illustration suggests.
"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."