A RARE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

the vertically ribbed globular body rising from a flared pedestal foot to a long, cylindrical neck and flared galleried rim, painted in soft blue tones with a horned chilong encircling the neck and three medallions on the body, two with compositions of the 'Hundred Antiques,' the third with a poetry inscription with two drawn seals bordered above and below by pale café-au-lait glazed borders, four auspicious emblems encircling the foot, the base with an apocryphal Chenghua mark

In overall good condition with a minute chip to the foot and minor firing imperfections including iron spots.
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.