A FINE AND UNUSUAL CLAIR-DE-LUNE GLAZED VASE WITH INCISED DRAGONS AND BATS MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI

deftly potted with curved sides rising to an angular shoulder, surmounted by a waisted neck and everted rim, the body incised with bats in flight alternating with stylised dragon roundels, all below a similarly incised frieze of bats flying amidst scrolling clouds at the shoulder, applied overall with a lustrous clair-de-lune glaze extending to the interior and base, draining to white at the mouthrim, the recessed base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

Except for some burst air bubbles and iron spots, the overall condition of the vase is excellent.
"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."