A FINE RU-TYPE FACETTED VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

potted with four primary sides and subsidiary facetted sides, the slightly flared foot rising to broad angular shoulders before tapering at the waisted neck surmounted by an everted lipped rim, applied with a blue-tinged grey glaze suffused with a characteristic web of fine cracklure, the foot painted with deep brown slip

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 2005, lot 693.

The overall condition is excellent. The actual colour is very similar to that of 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."

A Qianlong vase of this form was sold in these rooms, 19th May 1982, lot 274; and another, 22nd May 1985, lot 223.