A FINE TEADUST-GLAZED VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

of well potted hexagonal section, the steep sides resting on a spreading foot and rising to a waisted neck flanked by a pair of tubular handles, applied overall in a deep olive-green speckled glaze, the base impressed with the six-character seal mark

The piece is generally in very good condition overall. The actual color of the piece is very close to the color in 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 vase of similar form from the Hall Family Collection (inventory no.278) was sold in these rooms, 29th April 2000, lot 556. 

Compare two larger vases of similar form and with tea-dust glaze; one is illustrated in Chinese Ceramics in the Idemitsu Collection, Tokyo, 1987, no. 965; and the other from the collection of W.W. Winkworth was sold in our London rooms, 12th December 1972, lot 130, and again in these rooms, 16th May 1977, lot 158.