A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' JAR MING DYNASTY, JIAJING PERIOD |

sturdily potted with a tapered ovoid body rising to a short, waisted neck and everted rim, densely painted to the exterior with large lotus blooms borne on meandering leafy stems, all between a band of ruyi roundels enclosing various auspicious emblems to the shoulder and a band of lappet to the foot, the neck decorated with scrolling foliage

The jar has a circa 20cm., restored crescent-shaped section of the rim, an associated 16cm., restored crack extending over the shoulder, a similar smaller crescent-shaped restored break at the rim with associated 6cm., crack extending over the shoulder, over-painting to most of the rim, a 3 and a 4cm., hairline rim crack both with associated glaze lines forking around the interior and exterior of the rim, a 10 and a 15cm., firing crack to the interior with associated over-painting to the exterior, a 9x5cm area of scattered glaze firing imperfections to the shoulder, staining to the luting line, glaze firing imperfections and kiln grit adhered around the bottom edge of the foot.
"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."