A FAMILLE-ROSE 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' BALUSTER VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

the high-shouldered body rising to a waisted neck and an everted rim from a short straight foot, finely painted around the exterior with the 'Eight Immortals' in a grassy seascape laden with cragged rocks and a pine tree, Han Zhongli and Lu Dongbin greeting to the arrival of He Xiangu drifting on a lotus petal amidst crested waves while Han Xiangzhi gazes at the vaporous volutes issuing from Li Tieguai's double gourd, Lan Caihe and He Xiangu looking at Cao Guojiu's castanets flying in the air behind, all between borders of lime-green ruyi, the neck enamelled on a lime-green ground with large stylised lotus borne on scrolling foliage below a bat grasping the 'three abundances' of peach, finger citron and pomegranate, a frieze of turquoise ruyi at the mouth rim and pink key-fret at the foot, the interior and the underside glazed turquoise, the base inscribed  with the six-character reign mark in iron-red, wood stand

A Japanese collection.

The overall condition is very good. There is very little wear to the enamels and ample gilding remaining.
"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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