A RARE BLUE AND WHITE DRUG JAR LATE MING DYNASTY

the body of waisted form, above a spreading foot and everted rim, painted with cranes amongst peony, with a central rectangular panel to each side inscribed 'V.PLVMBI', Japanese wood box

There is one large Japanese gilt-lacquer repair to the rim; a long hairline crack extending down from the repair across three-quarters of the vase and which meets the end of a three-point hairline crack; a restoration (approx. 4cm) to a broken section of the rim, which appears to have been a clean break; a hairline crack extending approx. 7.5cm across the rim from the gilt-lacquer restoration; a four-point hairline crack above the foot; minor nibbling to the rim and foot; overall firing and glazing imperfections; and light scratching and rubbing to the glaze. Two large Japanese gilt-lacquer repairs to the rim finely embellished with a lotus scroll ground. The body with scattered burst air bubbles mainly concentrated to the lower half of the body, ranging from pin- prick to 3mm. Pulling to the glaze on the base. The glaze with a dry matte appearance. Otherwise generally in good condition.
"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."