清康熙 五彩蓮瓣式瑞獸花鳥紋蓋罐

the baluster body rising to a short waisted neck, painted around the exterior with three rows of petal-shaped panels variously enclosing flowers, mythical animals, birds and insects, all below a diaper band of shaped floral cartouches alternating with butterflies, the neck with detached composite floral sprays, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a lotus bud finial, later gilt-bronze stand

This brightly and finely enamelled jar and cover are in good condition with the exception of some fritting and shallow chipping to the rim and edge of the footrim of the jar and to the rim of the cover, the knop on the cover has been re-attached, a 6.5cm., long hairline body crack to the mid point of the shoulder of the jar, a short hairline glaze star crack to the interior of the jar, and there are some minor glaze scratches to the jar and cover.
"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."