A blue and white 'bird and flower' beaker vase Ming dynasty, Chongzhen period 明崇禎 青花花鳥紋花觚Height 8 in., 20.3 cm There is a minute glaze flake to the rim and a minute bruise above the foot. Overall with minor firing imperfections, including a burst glaze bubble above the foot. 口沿見一微細磕釉，足上方見一極微細碰痕。整體見少許微細窰燒瑕疵，包括足上方一破泡。For more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact serina.wei@sothebys.comIn 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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.New York Private Collection, and thence by descent. 紐約私人收藏，此後家族傳承