清康熙 白釉印花地開光青花團龍紋鳳尾尊

decorated around the exterior in underglaze blue with eight medallions each  enclosing a writhing dragon chasing a 'flaming pearl', all reserved on a molded lotus floral scroll ground

There is a restored shallow chip to the exterior rim of the vase, with an associated crack approx. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) long to the interior. There is another restored chip to the exterior of the rim approx 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. (1.2 x 1.2 cm), with fill that has not been painted over.
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.

See a closely related vase sold in these rooms, 13th March 1975, lot 362, and subsequently sold as part of the Dr. Peter M. Greiner collection at Christie's New York, 18th-19th September 2014, lot 804. Another vase of this form and decoration was sold in our London rooms, 26th February 1987, lot 1568.