A FINELY CAST BRONZE VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of baluster form and quatrelobe section, finely cast and chased around the body with sinuous qilong dragons and scrollwork, the waisted neck with a pair of qilong handles, the base with a cast apocryphal Xuande mark

The Estate of Mrs. C. Oswald Liddell, Pinehurst, North Carolina (until 1978).
Sotheby's New York, 20th June 1978, lot 162.
Thereafter with the present owner.

There are scattered minor casting flaws, generally around lip area, inset bottom with slight gaps between edges and vessel walls, moderate verdigris over the majority of the surface, slight traces of gilding remaining, moderate wear to casting at extremities. Traces of gilding.
"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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