A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE VASE 17TH CENTURY

the body of robustly-potted baluster form rising from a slightly concave base to a broad short tapering neck with rolled rim, painted to the front and back face with a pair of elegant  ladies and their attendant, divided by large peony bushes and beneath a ruyi collar and floral strapwork band at the neck

There is a hairline crack to the rim that extends 12cm down the body. At 1cm below the rim it branches into two other cracks. There is also a 0.8cm star crack to one side of the body and four other cracks to the body (visible to the interior) and numerous glaze scratches. There is also a number of glaze cracks and misfiring/brown discolouration to the glaze.
"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."