A GREEN-ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' JAR AND COVER QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

the tapering ovoid body rising to a rounded shoulder and narrow short neck, decorated around the exterior in underglaze blue and green enamel with two five-clawed dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, all between a bajixiang band encircling the neck and a lotus-lappet band near the base, the cover decorated with a coiled dragon chasing a flaming pearl and detailed with a ruyi scroll border, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

Sotheby's Paris, 13th June 2012, lot 175.

There is very light wear and scratches to the green enamel on the widest part of the body. Approximately 1/2 of the rim of the jar has been over-sprayed, which is visible under the UV light, possibly due to associated restoration. The matched cover with an approx. 0.5 x 0.3 cm chip to the rim, as well as two hairlines, the longer one measuring approx. 10.6 cm in length, extending from the top to the side and continuing to the interior. The colour of the green enamel is more translucent and less yellow than the catalogue illustration.
"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."