A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD

the short tapering foot rising to rounded sides and a flaring rim, painted to the exterior with jardinieres of peony in a garden, the interior painted with a flower spray below a band of classic scroll at the rim 

This bowl is in good general condition, but does have a very small glaze chip to the rim and some minor scratches to the glaze to the interior and exterior. There is also some iron spots to the interior.
"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."

The mark on the base reads and can be translated as follows:
Zhenzi san hao
The pure character number three.