A CARVED 'QINGBAI' VASE (MEIPING) SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY

finely potted, the ovoid body rising from a narrow tapered foot to a small cylindrical neck with lipped rim, the body freely carved with an intricate undulating peony scroll, issuing curling leaves and blossoms in fine detail, applied overall with a translucent glaze of warm ivory tone pooling to a slight bluish tone in the recessed areas of the design and neatly ending at the unglazed foot

There is a chip and a firing crack to the foot ring which is slightly uneven. There is also the expected wear with resultant irridesence and slight staining to the glaze, otherwise the vase is in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A closely related example in form, glaze and carved decoration but with its cover was sold in these rooms, 23rd March 2011, lot  564.