A LARGE BOLDLY ENAMELED WUCAI ZUN-SHAPED VASE WANLI MARK AND PERIOD |

rising from a tall spreading foot to a bulbous middle section, surmounted by a flaring neck with a horizontal rib and a galleried rim, painted in vibrant overglaze red, yellow, ocher, green and black enamels and underglaze blue with a band of prunus reserved on a green wave band, the lower section of the body with blossoming camellia and prunus growing amidst pierced rockwork, two baskets and two jardinières filled with fruit and flowers encircling the bulbous middle, framed above by a composite floral scroll and a band of upright lappets at the neck, the rim with a classic scroll border and the six-character mark in a horizontal line in underglaze blue within a rectangular cartouche, wood stand, wood box (4)

The vase is in good structural condition. The enamels have been retouched, particularly the iron red. There are a few firing star cracks and other minor expected firing imperfections, as well as minor expected wear (including fritting to the rim, base, and lute lines). There are some bands of cobalt blue to the interior.
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.