A FINE LARGE DOUCAI JARDINIERE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the deep gently rounded sides rising from a recessed base to an incurved lipped rim, enamelled around the exterior with five large floral medallions divided by floral strapwork, all between lotus-lappet, ruyi and floral panel borders, the interior entirely plain

Sotheby's New York, 28 May 1991, lot 297.

The jardiniere is in very good overall condition with the exception of light glaze scratches around the body; light glaze rubbing to the rim; and minor flaking to the green enamel around the base of the vessel.
"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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A Qianlong doucai jardiniere of this design, in the Shanghai Museum, is illustrated in Selected Ceramics from the Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hu, Shanghai, 1989, pl. 68; and another is included in Sekai toji zenshu, Tokyo, 1983, pls. 94-95, with a detail of the base, showing the Qianlong seal mark. A similar unmarked example is published in Chinese Ceramics in the Idemitsu Collection, Tokyo, 1987, pl. 947; one was sold in our New York rooms, 28th May 1991, lot 297; and another was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 29th November 1979, lot 265.