明萬曆 鏤雕青花八吉祥紋座 《大明萬曆年製》款

the hollow cylindrical body with ribs rising from a flat unglazed base, the sides modelled with five ruyi-shaped heads in openwork, with a band of birds perched on fruiting and flowering branches, above floral sprays rising from a border of stylised waves, the mouth rim with the eight beribboned Buddhist emblems and a rectangular cartouche enclosing a six-character mark in underglaze blue

This stand is in overall good condition except for a chip (approx. 1.3 by 1 cm) to the base along with associated cracks, the longest approx. 2.5 cm, and two firing cracks to the base. There is a firing crack to the rim and fritting to the interior rim and other firing imperfections including various iron spots and burst bubbles.
"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."

A similar stand was included in the exhibition The Fame of Flame. Imperial Wares of the Jiajing and Wanli Periods, University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2009, cat. no. 103.