A 'WUCAI' 'FISH' JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

the ovoid body surmounted by a tapering neck with a ribbed rim, painted to the exterior with four large fish swimming amidst algae and water weed, encircled at the neck with upright flame-like lappets and the shoulder with a diaper band, all within underglaze-blue line borders, the domed and knopped cover painted with radiating ruyi cloud scrolls

The jar with a consolidated body crack cutting vertically across the red fish, measuring approximately 90mm; one shallow glaze chip to the rim measuring approximately 5mm by 3mm. Some flaking to enamels, particularly to two of the fish. Firing imperfections including burst air bubbles, glaze inclusions and iron spots. Some surface scratching and general surface wear. The cover with a large area of restoration to the rim, measuring approximately 20cm along the edge of the rim and extending a maximum of approximately 35mm up into the domed cover; glaze chips and flakes and to the tip and sides of finial; enamel flakes elsewhere to cover.
"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."