A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON OPENWORK 'PEONY' VASE MING DYNASTY

with double walls of pear shape rising from a cylindrical foot to a waisted neck, the exterior wall carved around the body with a sweeping two-blossom peony scroll in openwork, between a lotus petal band below and incised bands of clouds and upright leaves at the shoulder and neck, the interior vase echoing the same shape but with solid walls, covered allover in a seafoam-green glaze, brown wash on the recessed base, Japanese wood box (2)

The rim with one hairline crack extending downward approximately 2 inches, and one glaze frit approximately 1/8 inch wide. Minor firing imperfections and caramel-color passages where the glaze is thin.
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.