A LARGE 'GUAN'-TYPE HEXAGONAL VASE, HU SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

of sturdily potted hexagonal section, the shouldered body sitting on a splayed foot and rising to a waisted neck flanked by a pair of tubular handles, covered overall in a thick bluish grey glaze with a widely dispersed crackle, the footring with a dark brown slip, the base inscribed with the six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue

There is an area to the bottom of the foot of approx 2.5 by 1cm which has chipped off and is missing. The area next to it, approx 3 by 1cm, has been lightly reinforced with glue. There is scratching to the surface at the base, resulting from rubbing from usage of a stand. Otherwise the vase is in good condition overall. The crackles to the glaze at the extremities are slightly more fragile.
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.
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