A CLOISONNE ENAMEL RETICULATED REVOLVING VASE LATE QING DYNASTY

decorated around the revolving body with four openwork dragon medallions, reversed on a ground of stylized floral scrolls and phoenix medallions, the neck with a pair of shou characters and lotus flowers

There are some small losses to the enamels, most noticeable to the tips of the petal lappets above the foot. There are occasional minor areas of old wax infill, particularly along the area above the ruyi band at the neck. One 'dragon' medallion has a small area of indentation near the head of the dragon. There is characteristic pitting to the enamels and expected wear to the surface and gilding, consistent with age.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

See a closely related revolving vase of this type, with a slightly different decoration, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Metal-bodied Enamel Ware, Hong Kong, 2002, pl. 161; and another was sold at Christie's London, 6th November 2012, lot 69. Compare a further example of the same type but in a different shape, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession no. 29.110.49.