A BLUE AND WHITE 'PEACH' MOONFLASK QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

of compressed circular form rising from a splayed rectangular foot to a tapering cylindrical neck, the shoulders set with a pair of ruyi handles, the flattened sides moulded with peach-shaped panels, finely painted in underglaze blue with five peaches borne on leafy branches and two bats in flight, framed by a continuous lotus scroll with leafy stems, the narrow sides painted with a lingzhi scroll, with a further lotus scroll at the neck and leafy trellis scroll at the foot

The top part of the neck is cut and trimmed, as seen from the catalogue illustration. There is a circa 20cm hairline running diagonally from one side of the flask, across the base to the other side. Surface scrathings ranging from 0.5-2cm and other minor glaze firing imperfections such as iron spots and burst glaze bubbles.
"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."