AN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND RED AND CELADON-GLAZED SQUARE BALUSTER VASE KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

the tapering flat sides rising from a recessed base to an angled shoulder and tall trumpet neck with everted rim, painted in rich cobalt-blue and iron-red tones and moulded and celadon-glazed to each face with a rectangular panel enclosing a mountainous landscape scene, the shoulder with floral sprigs and the neck with flowers issuing from rockwork, the six-character mark in underglaze-blue to the base

This vase is in good condition, but does have a 5mm by 3mm chip to one edge of the side a third of the way up the vase. There is an area of fritting to the rim that has chipped and there is some fritting to the edges of the sides. There are various iron spots to the interior and exterior neck and sides. There are areas of dried glue to the base.
"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.
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