AN AUBERGINE-GLAZED STAND QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

of rectangular form with canted corners, the flat top supported on a similarly shaped apron and raised on four animal mask cabriole legs, covered overall with a rich dark aubergine glaze

The stand has several 0.1 x 0.1cm bumps (raised with the glaze running thin), extensive burst glaze bubbles and surface scratchings on the flat upper surface. There is a triangular (circa 2 x 0.5cm) area of loss on one side of the stand which is now glazed over. The base has a circa 3.5 x 3.5cm and another circa 1 x 1cm area where the glaze runs thin, revealing a canvas-like textured body in grey purple colour.
"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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A closely related example is illustrated in Kangxi Porcelain Wares from the Shanghai Museum Collection, Shanghai, 1988, pl. 247.