明天啟 青花開光鶴雲水族紋帶蓋水桶

modelled after a wood prototype, the stout cylindrical body supported on a stepped foot, set at the rim with an upright handle, the body painted with a band of twelve panels variously enclosing sea fish amongst aquatic plants and cresting waves, all below a similarly decorated band with panels of flying cranes alternating with stylised cloud scrolls, all divided by a raised rib around the waist, the handle similarly decorated, surmounted by a flat cover with three bamboo nodes forming the finial

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This rare vessel has restoration to a break on the lower section of one handle, to the upper section of the other handle and associated over-painted cracks extending from the lower handle part of the handle down the body and encircling approximately three quarters of the base, minor glaze firing imperfections characteristic of this period including small firing cracks and fritting, small blisters and kiln grit to the base.
"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."