A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' VASE, HU QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a short-waisted flaring neck flanked by archaistic scroll handles, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with a broad scrolling lotus band, all between ruyi, lotus-lappet and classic scroll bands, the neck with a band of shou medallions on a wan ground, seal mark in underglaze blue

Sotheby's New York, 19th September 2002, lot 148.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 2005, lot 654.

One handle with touch-ups to the edges. There are scattered minor burst air bubbles to the rim, otherwise in overall good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar vase in the Shanghai Museum is illustrated in Selected Ceramics from the Collection of Mr and Mrs. J.M Hu, Shanghai, 1989, pl. 62; and another is illustrated in Geng Baochang, Ming Qing ciqi jianding, Hong Kong, 1993, pl. 455; and one of a pair from the T.Y Chao Collection, sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 19th May 1987, lot 272, was included in the exhibition Ch'ing Porcelain from the Wah Kwong Collection, The Art Gallery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1973-4, cat. no. 68.