A RARE BLUE AND WHITE JAR FOR THE PORTUGUESE MARKET MING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1610-1630

the hexalobed ovoid body rising from raised hollow foot to a short waisted neck, applied at the shoulder with three cherub head masks above underglaze-blue leafy sprays and divided by further floral sprays, all above a simple lotus band and raised horizontal rib at the foot and below a border of three florets at the neck, together with Japanese domed pierced metal cover

The jar is in good overall condition with the exception of a gold-lacquer repair to a circa 5mm., wide rim chip and associated 1cm., hairline rim crack, a 1cm., hairline rim crack, fritting to the faces of the cherubs and fritting around the edge of the foot, minor rim fritting, and glaze firing imperfections including a 3.5cm., glaze line at the neck and short firing lines inside the foot, iron spots, a small glaze pull and minor glaze scratches.
"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."