清十八世紀 青金石雕饕餮紋龍耳瓶

of baluster form, the flattened body with a pair of pierced chilong handles flanking the neck, the body carved with broad band of archaistic motifs forming a taotie mask in low relief, the softly polished stone of bright purplish-red colour speckled with gold

The vase is in very good overall condition. There is an old shallow flake to the exterior of the rim and further insignificant nibbles or nicks along the edge of the mouth and foot, all to be expected and consistent with age. The interior of the foot and the base are lightly ground.The actual colour is somewhat deeper blue and less purple compared to the catalogue photo.
"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.
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此類青金石器有見與香爐及蓋盒成套之例，如一套錄於《中國玉器全集》，卷6，河北石家莊，1993年，圖版95。另可比較售於香港蘇富比1999年11月1日之例，編號923，或售於倫敦蘇富比2008年5月14日者，編號677。