A DEHUA ENAMELED VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY WITH LATER ENAMELS

decorated with two groups of ladies dressed in flowing robes, one pair gathering lingzhi in a basket, the other two engaged in conversation, flanked on the sides by two lion-mask handles accented green

E & J Frankel, New York, 1970s.

The vase is in overall good condition with some wear to the enamels.
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.
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Enameled Dehua wares are rare, and if found are most likely later decorated, though not at the same kiln. See a blue and white decorated Dehua vase of the same form as the present vase illustrated in P.J. Donnelly, Blanc-de-Chine: The Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, New York, 1969, pl. 134B.