A BLANC DE CHINE BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

of pear shape, with a qilong dragon holding a leafy branch in its mouth applied to the slender ribbed neck below a garlic bulb below the mouth, covered in a translucent creamy glaze

The vases is in good overall condition. with the exception of hairline glaze line across the back of the chilong, 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Compare to a similar vase with stand from the Carl Kempe collection that sold in our Paris rooms, 12 June 2008, lot 58. Another, of this rare large size, from the collection of Sir Percival David, BT., was included in The International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts, 1935, cat. no. 2602, and illustrated in Oriental Ceramics. The World's Great Collections, vol. 6, Tokyo, 1982, pl. 95.