A LARGE WHITE-GLAZED JAR TANG DYNASTY |

the broad baluster body rising from a slightly splayed base to gently rounded shoulders surmounted by a waisted neck and everted rim, covered overall with a clear glaze over a white slip, stopping unevenly above the base to reveal the fine buff body, Japanese wood box (3) 

Overall in good condition with rim frits and two patches of overpaint to the shoulder, each apprx. 4 cm in diameter, likely to conceal frits or firing imperfections. With minor scattered firing imperfections and wear typical of age and type.
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.

White-glazed jars of such large proportions are unusual, although a related example with cover, in the Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo, is illustrated in Chinese Ceramics in the Idemitsu Collection, Tokyo, 1987, pl. 23; another from the Meiyintang Collection is published in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics in the Meiyintang Collection, vol. 1, London, 1994, pl. 228; and a slightly larger example from the Yang De Tang Collection was sold in these rooms, 17th March 2015, lot 51.