A ROBIN'S-EGG GLAZED BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the globular body supported on a short spreading foot and rising to a tall slightly tapering neck with everted waisted rim, the body and neck with raised fillets and covered overall with a cascading turquoise-blue glaze, pooling with streaks of lavender

The vase is in good condition with the exception of surface scratchings (ranging circa 2cm to 0.2cm) particularly two 2cm scratches near the lower-mid section of the neck, a 0.2 x 0.1cm burst glaze bubble near the bottom of the vase where the glaze pulls, and other minor glaze firing imperfections such as further burst glaze bubbles etc.
"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 larger vase of similar form, from the collection of Peter Boode, was sold in these rooms, 13^th November 1972, lot 156; and another was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29^th September 1992, lot 530. Compare also a similar vase, but with raised bosses encircling the shoulder, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 1^st November 2004, lot 807.