China

the cylindrical body rising from a short spreading foot to a ribbed neck with everted waisted rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with large cusped panels enclosing antiques and smaller quatrefoil panels enclosing landscapes and flowers, all reserved on a blown powder-blue ground

Overall good condition, but has two glaze lines, one approx.. 3.5 cm to the top right side of one panel, the other approx. 10.5 cm to the middle of another. There is one small chip to the bottom of the rim and an approx. 1 cm section of glaze loss to the foot. The neck is slightly tilted, and there are faint transfers of blue paint pigments to the panels, both original to firing. There are minor scattered white paint adhesions to the upper section. Minor iron spots, burst bubbles and surface scratches throughout.
"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."