A MASSIVE WHITE-GLAZED BALUSTER VASE WITH CARVED DRAGONS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the ovoid body rising to a sloped shoulder flanked by a pair of moulded lion-mask handles, all below a waisted neck flaring at the mouth, finely carved on both sides in low relief with a ferocious five-clawed en face dragon with long whiskers and a flowing mane, the sinuous body detailed with scales, covered overall with a soft glaze of a celadon-tinged white tone, deepening to pale blue in the recesses of the carving, the base unglazed

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30th October 2002, lot 239.

The overall condition is quite good for its size, except for some minor firing cracks and glaze flakes to the mask handles, including a 2 mm firing crack to the nose of one handle. There is a 1.7 cm chip to the lower eye lid of the other handle. There are also some iron spots to the exterior, minor surface scratches, as well as some kiln grits around the foot.
"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."