A rare blue and white crescent-shaped flask, Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century | 明十五 /十六世紀 青花纏枝花卉紋酒壺, A rare blue and white crescent-shaped flask, Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century | 明十五 /十六世紀 青花纏枝花卉紋酒壺

A rare blue and white crescent-shaped flask
Ming dynasty, 15th/16th century
明十五 /十六世紀 青花纏枝花卉紋酒壺

the crescent-shaped body rising to rosette terminals, applied with a central cylindrical ringed neck with a bulbous mouth and a small cylindrical spout to the side, all supported on four low ruyi-shaped feet, painted with two bands of leafy foliate meander divided by a raised U-form rib and a narrow chevron border, the sides with a floral spray rising from waves, the base unglazed
Width 20.3 cm, 8 in.

Condition Report:
Several areas have been restored, including the spout, the finials and the body where there are cracks traveling two thirds of the way at either end. The raised edges with fritting. The surface with extensive wear and likely polished. The four feet are later added and there are two drilled holes at 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.
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Provenance:
Sotheby's New York, 15th/16th September 2015, lot 272.