A RARE SMALL 'RU'-TYPE VASE YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

the compressed globular body encircled at the shoulder by a raised ring, surmounted by a high neck with flaring rim, flanked on each side by zoomorphic handles, covered overall in an even pale-blue glaze, inscribed to the base with a four-character seal mark in underglaze-blue

The underside of the foot and foot rim is partially sprayed with lacquer to obscure a later etched number (a photograph of the piece before the sprayed lacquer is available upon request). There is a small iron-spot beneath the glaze beside one handle. In otherwise good overall condition.
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.

Three other small vases of this unusual form and with a 'ru'-type glaze were sold, one in our London rooms, 12th June 2003, lot 180; another in our London rooms, 8th June 1993, lot 109; and one in these rooms, 1st June 1988, lot 158.