A 'JUN' VASE YUAN DYNASTY

the pear-shaped body rising to a neck widening evenly towards the rim and standing on five curled and barbed upright leaves on a circular ring foot, covered overall in a lavender-blue glaze with occasional splashes of rich purple suffusing to violet, the glaze thinning at the rim to a mushroom colour

Breaks and restoration to the raised barbed leaves and ring foot; show one partially over-painted break visible to the leaves, and 3 related breaks to the ring foot visible. Otherwise in good condition. The glaze with an attractive network of crackle.
"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."