A BLUE AND WHITE ‘FLORAL’ BOTTLE VASE QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the tapering cylindrical body rising from a spreading foot to angled curved shoulders, surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, moulded to the exterior with ten vertical panels each painted with leafy floral sprays, similarly decorated to the neck with a wide band of floral sprays, all divided by foliate, lappet and floral scroll bands, the base with a six-character seal mark

Sotheby’s London, 30^th March 1978, lot 205.

The bottle vase is in good condition with the exception of repair to a long hairline crack with associated small breaks and glaze lines encircling the footring, and light glaze scratches in particular to the shoulder.
"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."