A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' GREEN-ENAMEL GROUND VASES JIAQING SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

each of ovoid shape flaring from a tapered foot, painted around the exterior with a central band of lotus-head scrolls alternating with iron-red shuangxi ('Double Happiness') characters, below a register of iron-red descending bats alternating with pomegranate, peach and finger citron bouquets, picked out in pink, blue and white enamel, against a lime-green ground, the shoulder with a border of ruyi-head lappets, the slightly waisted neck with upright plantain lappets below an iron-red and gilt lipped rim, the interior and countersunk base glazed turquoise, seal mark in iron-red, wood stands, boxes (6)

Collection of Takashi Hara (Japanese Prime Minister, 1918-1921).

One vase with a hairline crack running approximately 1/2 inch around the lower body, visible on interior and exterior but apparently firing derived and emanating from where the foot joins the body on the interior. This vase also has typical fine crazing to the green enamel. The other vase with minor firing tears where the foot joins the body on the interior, which is not visible on the exterior. Otherwise both in good 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.
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