a flambe-glazed hexalobed vase Daoguang Incised seal mark and period

the globular body rising from a slightly flared foot, accentuated with six evenly spaced vertical lobes, the upright neck curving out at the rim to form a foliate mouth, with a brilliant purple-ruby glaze applied to the exterior, contrasting with the thick lavender-blue glaze at the mouth and interior of the neck streaking down the lobes, the recessed base applied with a café-au-lait glaze

The vase is in good overall condition with very minor expected pock-marks to the glaze as a result of the craquelure. There is one tiny old glaze chip to the mouth rim, barely negligible, approximately 1/8 inch wide.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar vase, also with an inscribed mark of Daoguang, is illustrated in Splendour of the Qing Dynasty, Hong Kong, 1992, pl. 226. An incised Qianlong seal mark and period vase was sold in these rooms, 4th June 1985, lot 46; and again in our Hong Kong rooms, 2nd May 2000, lot 564.