A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'SCHOLARS' JAR MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI

the robustly potted globular body rising from a recessed foot, surmounted by a short lipped mouth, painted around the sides with four large lobbed panels, detailed with scholars and their attendants in garden landscapes, interrupted by floral sprigs at the rounded shoulders below a continuous lingzhi scroll, all above a band of upright lappets circling the foot, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within double circles, wood stand

There is a long firing crack across the base passing through the reign mark. The glaze is very glossy. The jar also has some firing and potting imperfections, including body lines to the mouth, occasional burst air bubbles, fritting, glaze pulling and gaps but otherwise the overall condition is quite good.
"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."