Vase en porcelaine bleu blanc, Hu Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

de forme balustre, reposant sur un pied évasé orné de pétales, la panse divisée en trois registres de décoration séparés par des anneaux en léger relief, à motifs de rinceaux fleuris et flots tumultueux, l'épaulement rehaussé de masques de chimères en relief soutenant un anneau, le col agrémenté d'une frise palmes, la bordure de vagues, marque à six caractères en cachet de l'empereur Qianlong en bleu sous couverte à la base

A pin prick burst air bubble to the upper lotus scroll, a small unburst air bubble to the lower lotus scroll, some light scratches to the glaze, but overall 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. 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."

Compare with a similar Qianlong vase in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, illustrated in Porcelain of the National Palace Museum : Blue and White Ware of the Ch'ing Dynasty, Hong Kong, 1968, pl. 2.
Compare also with a vase, sold at Christie's, Hong Kong, 31 May 2010, lot 1904, another one, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 8 April 2009, lot 1679 and a last one sold in these rooms, 16th December 2010, lot 198.