A RARE BLUE AND WHITE EWER SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

based on a Persian metal form, the pear-shaped body rising from a short straight foot to tall waisted neck and everted rim, painted in brilliant cobalt-blue tones to the front and back face with a large quatrefoil panel, one enclosing a fruiting peach spray, the other a fruiting loquat, each flanked by leafy composite floral stems, all between lotus-lappet and classic scroll bands at the foot and lotus scroll and stiff leaf bands at the neck, set to one side with a large strap handle surmounted by an eyelet above three moulded bosses simulating metal studs and painted with lingzhi sprays, opposite with an elegant long curved spout secured to the body with a cloud-shaped strut and painted with classic scroll, the base with underglaze blue six-character seal mark

Christie's Hong Kong, 27/28th April 1997, lot 663.

Approximately 70% of the original spout together with the strut are restuck and retouched. About 2.5 cm at the tip of the spout is repaired with overpaint areas. The eyelet on the handle is restored. There are some body lines underneath the glaze at the base of the spout and the joints of the handle.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."