A GILT DECORATED CORAL-GROUND 'DOUCAI' ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the cylindrical body painted in bright doucai enamels within underglaze blue outlines with two canted rectangular panels of floral blossoms issuing from rockwork, separated by smaller leaf and fan-shaped floral or landscape panels, all reserved on a coral-ground with gilt-painted lotus scrolls, the angled shoulders with four lobed panels enclosing mythical beasts against a diaper ground with flower heads in gilt, the cylindrical neck with a central band of ruyi heads separating two rows of gilt shou characters written in various scripts, the galleried mouth encircled with a keyfret border

The vase has a 1 x 0.5cm., area of retouching to a flake at the rim, a 7mm., firing crack to the middle of the base with an associated 5.7cm., hairline glaze line, a 7cm., hairline glaze line running around the footring, minor vertical scratches and minor glaze firing imperfections including burst glaze bubbles and fritting.
"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."