A DOUCAI ENAMELED VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the body decorated with enamels of yellow, green and iron red depicting bouquets of flowers amongst leafy flowerhead scrolls between bands of ruyi-heads and upright lappet bands, its waisted cylindrical neck decorated en suite between ruyi-head borders and overlapping leaves, the shoulders with a band of bajixiang amidst lotus scrolls, applied on either side with a pair of bamboo-form handles in iron red, apocryphal six-character Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue

Acquired in Paris in the 1970s.

A section of the rim has been broken into a few pieces and restored by the Metropolitan Museum. There is an associated crack approx. 3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm) long extending into the neck. There is wear to the gilding on the handles and expected light surface wear overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.