A BLUE AND WHITE 'SANDUO' VASE, MEIPING QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

superbly potted, of broad shouldered form with a waisted neck and lipped rim, gently tapering down to the slightly splayed foot, boldly painted in underglaze-blue with the 'Three Abundances' (sanduo), the peach, pomegranate and longan spray borne on undulating leafy stems, framed by friezes of plantain leaves above and below, the neck with a band of floral spray above a keyfret border

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th April 2003, lot 215.

In good condition, though the foot is slightly wobbly. The base with scattered pinpricks. The white is more of a bluish-white than the catalogue image suggests.
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.
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