Gourde en porcelaine bleu blanc Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle

de forme circulaire sur un court pied évasé, le col flanqué d'anses tubulaires se terminant en têtes de ruyi, la panse à décor d'un médaillon central en léger relief abritant pêches de longévité et chauves-souris en réserve sur fond de rinceaux fleuris, le pied souligné de frise d'entrelacs, le col de lingzhi, têtes de ruyi et lotus dans des rinceaux stylisés, marque apocryphe Qianlong à six caractères à la base ; le col restauré, quelques égrenures

A 3,7 cm chip restored to the neck ; some flakes and fritting to the edges of the circular body ; a 3mm iron spot/burst air bubble to one side ; a few other pin prick air bubbles and minor iron spots. The actual colour is a fraction less cobalt, slightly more greyish blue than the illustration would suggest in the catalogue.
"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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