A BLUE AND WHITE MOONFLASK QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the flattened circular body rising from a splayed rectangular foot to a waisted neck flanked by a pair of ruyi handles, moulded in low relief to the front and back face with a peach-shaped panel painted in rich cobalt-blue tones with bats hovering over fruiting peach sprays, reserved on a leafy floral scroll ground, the trimmed neck with a floral scroll below a spear-head border and a scroll band, the sides with similar floral scrolls and the foot with a classic-scroll band, inscribed on the recessed base with a six-character Qianlong seal mark

The neck of the moonflask has been reduced and there are minor glaze firing imperfections including iron spots and burst glaze bubbles and light glaze scartches.
"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."