A BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS AND PEACOCK' VASE MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD

the elegant broad shouldered body rising from a spreading recessed base to a short waisted neck, painted around the exterior in rich dark cobalt-blue tones with a broad band of peacocks in flight over leafy scrolling lotus, all between lotus and ruyi bands at the base and shoulder and a crane and ruyi cloud band at the neck

The jar has old repair to five small flakes at the rim (1.6, 1.5, 1.3, 1 and 0.8cm., wide), a 3cm., hairline rim crack, a hariline crack encircling 3/4 of the foot with an old staple repair and associated flaking and loss to the glaze, and minor glaze firing imperfections including glaze pulls below the rim and glaze pinholes. It should be noted that the blue is of a richer slightly darker tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."