As visible in the lot photographs, the magnificent vase has glaze chips to the mouth rim and flakes to the blue enamel, for example on the rockwork and the tip of a warrior's cape. There is a crack extending from just below the shoulder through the rockwork and stopping circa 10 cm short of the foot.
If a condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot, it is for guidance purposes only. Such condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alterations, or adaptations because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather a condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For these reasons, any such condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale.