A DOUCAI 'DRAGON' WATERPOT MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

the compressed globular body finely painted with a pair of sinuous green dragons flying amidst multi-colour scrolling clouds, all between a key-fret border and turbulent green waves, the recessed base inscribed in underglaze-blue with a six-character reign mark

There are two sets of restored hairline cracks on opposite sides of the vessel. One set is a long Y-shaped crack extending from the rim, with an attendant hairline crack extending from the rim. The other hairline also extends from the rim and runs diagonally down towards the base (but does not extend all the way to the base). The enamelling is in very 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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A closely related brushwasher was sold at Christie's London, 4^th November 2008, lot 219; and another with a cover is published in John Ayers, The Baur Collection, Geneva. Chinese Ceramics, vol. 4, Painted and Polychrome Porcelains of the Ch'ing Dynasty, Geneva, 1974, pl. A52.