A PAINTED AND TURQUOISE-GLAZED 'CIZHOU' VASE (MEIPING) YUAN DYNASTY

the gently tapering body rising from a short spreading foot to broad rounded shoulders and a narrow waisted neck, freely painted around the exterior with three quatrefoil panels, two enclosing figures, the third enclosing a crane, all reserved on a ground of swirling clouds between bands of leafy floral scroll at the foot and shoulder, covered overall with a transparent turquoise glaze

Three glaze flakes to the shoulder, the largest measuring 0.9 cm wide. Further glaze flakes and firing imperfections elsewhere. Some staining to the crackled glaze around the foot.. A 2 cm firing crack to 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.