清康熙 紅釉橄欖瓶 《大清康熙年製》款

瓶直口，寬頸，中腰鼓張，下腹漸歛，圈足。外壁施紅釉，色呈紫紅，明亮鮮艷，垂流於口而滙聚於足。底署青花六字雙圈楷款。

倫敦蘇富比1972年2月29日，編號277（存疑）

康蕊君，《玫茵堂中國陶瓷》，倫敦，1994-2010 年，卷2，編號828

There are four star cracks and two single hairlines to the sides (three star cracks showing through with associated hairlines on the interior). There is a minute speck to the rim.
"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."

康熙皇帝大興技藝研發，鼓勵景德鎮匠人探索各式新釉，並試圖復甦早已失傳的技法。霽紅釉在永樂及宣德年間已成功燒製，但由於製作繁複，耗資巨大且良率極低，便廢棄不造。康熙年間成功復興此技法，而如此件耀眼的霽紅，便是清朝景德鎮重置御窰廠初期的佳品之一。

北京中國國家博物館藏一件較大之相仿作例，錄於《中國國家博物館館藏文物研究叢書．瓷器卷：清代》，上海，2007年，圖版23。另有一件售於香港蘇富比1977年5月15日，編號175。