AN UNDERLAZE COPPER RED BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

of rounded globular form rising to a long and slender neck with lipped rim, painted with three qilin, each crouching and two with their heads turned to the side, their scales detailed and their eyes picked out in blue

The vase is in very good overall condition with the exception of a slight lean to the neck, a hairline firing glaze line around the luting line at the shoulder, some minor firing imperfections including iron-spot glaze imperfections, pinhead-sized glaze holes and light glaze scratches.
"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 smaller bottle vase, painted with three auspicious beasts is illustrated by Wang Qing Zheng in Kangxi Porcelain Wares from the Shanghai Museum Collection, no 79.