A LARGE AND RARE WHITE-GLAZED INCISED 'LOTUS' VASE (MEIPING) WANLI MARK AND PERIOD

the tall elegant body with rounded shoulder tapering to the recessed base, incised around the exterior with a broad lotus scroll band between a flower-filled ruyi-head collar and a lotus lappet band, all surmounted by a narrow trumpet neck, covered overall with a light bluish-white glaze, Japanese wood box (2)

Sotheby's London, 21st June 1983, lot 285.

The vase is in good condition, with the luting lines visible, the top two luting lines accentuated with glaze pull and some firing flaws, one firing flaw running vertically approximately 1 inch. Some minor fritting and two saddle chips on the rim, the largest saddle chip 5/8 inch wide and with a small glaze chip. The body scattered with raised bumps (potting flaws), covered with glaze, one has two tiny burst air bubbles. The surface with negligible pinholes and small iron spots. The glazed base, with three firing flaws, the largest a Y-shape approximately 1 x 1/2 inch. The white has a slightly more bluish tint that the catalogue image 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.