A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL WANLI MARK AND PERIOD

painted on the exterior with a pair of monkeys playing in a peach tree, a pair of deer grazing and a pair of birds perched on branches, all in a continuous landscape, with a recumbent horse lying in grass within a circular medallion in the center of the interior, wood stand (2)

Collection of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Mary Eckhardt, acquired in Japan between 1947-1952 while Dr. Eckhardt was serving as a surgeon in the United States Army and thence by descent.

There are two very small chips to the rim of the bowl, and scattered burst glaze bubbles and pin pricks to the interior. There are a few very small firing cracks to the underside of the base.
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.