A GREEN-ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ JAR SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAQING

sturdily potted with a tapering ovoid body rising from a recessed base to rounded shoulders and a narrow short neck, decorated in green enamels with underglaze-blue outlines with a pair of five-clawed dragons chasing 'flaming pearls' amidst wisps of clouds, between an upright lotus lappet band around the foot and a ruyi border encircling the shoulder, all below a band of beribonned bajixiang emblems below the straight neck, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark

The jar is in very good overall condition. There are a few expected light scratches or minute wear to the enamels but overall these have been very well preserved.
"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."