A GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL ARCHAISTIC SQUARE VASE, FANGHU QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the square tapering body rising from a short spreading foot to an angled shoulder and short flaring neck, brightly enamelled to each face of the body with a taotie mask divided by gilt-bronze notched flanges, repeated at the corners, the foot and neck with stylised lotus and dragon bands similarly divided, the shoulder set with a pair of dragon handles

There are areas of restoration to both of the sides of the vase, as well as a small areas of restoration to the enamel to the top left and right sections to the front and back sides. There is quite extensive rubbing to most of the areas of gilding to the vase. The right hand handle is loose to its upper join to the body and one flange is missing to the centre of the foot to the front side. There are also nicks to the rim and foot and various nicks and scratches to the enamel throughout.
"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."