Vase 'meiping' en porcelaine monochrome sang-de-boeuf Chine, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

de forme balustre, couvert d'une riche glacure rouge, l'intérieur et la base émaillés blanc, marque en zhuanshu émaillée bleu à six caractères

Good condition overall. The 'sang de boeuf' glaze was misfired turning to brown in some areas (showing on the illustration on the catalogue). A tiny surface flake to the white glaze at the rim (<1mm) and a small burst air bubble approximately 3 cm from the foot, a few light surface scratches around the body. Please feel free to use the zoom feature on our internet site www.sothebys.com to see better details of the item than on the catalogue photographs.
"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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Un exemple similaire a été vendu dans nos salles, Londres, 12-13 juillet 2007, lot 669.