明萬曆 青花龍鳳飛鶴紋歛口罐 《大明萬曆年製》款

potted with a compressed globular body rising from a splayed  foot to an incurved rim, the body decorated in underglaze blue with four writhing dragons emitting flames, two rendered swooping downwards, the mythical creatures interrupted by four phoenix and four cranes, all amidst ruyi cloud scrolls repeated at the foot, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle

泰國政府經濟顧問雷金納德．勒．梅（1885-1972年）收藏
倫敦蘇富比1933年10月27日，編號74（一對之一）
Mallett，倫敦
James Riddell Bell 醫生（1896-1969年）收藏，墨爾本，此後家族傳承

The jar is in good condition with the exception of a stained glaze line along the luting line of the jar, and other minor firing imperfections such as minute glaze pulls, light fritting and iron spots.
"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."

The pair to this jar was sold in these rooms, 8th April 2014, lot 3028.