A BLUE AND WHITE 'LANDSCAPE' SLEEVE VASE MING DYNASTY, CHONGZHEN PERIOD

well painted in a rich tone of blue with a scene of thatched cottages on stilts by the river edge, its curtains fluttering in the breeze, surrounded by trees and large mist-shrouded rocks, with three towering peaks in the distance, all between incised borders and below pendent leaf tips on the waisted neck

There are burst bubbles and iron spots around the rim. There is a minor hairline crack in the glaze on the rim. The foot is slightly uneven.
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.