A LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE 'LOTUS AND WHITE EGRETS' BASIN MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU

circular with straight sides and an everted galleried rim, finely painted on the interior with two white egrets standing in a lotus pond below large lotus blossoms, surrounded by sprays of purple and pink peonies around the interior walls and pink bats among blue-enamelled clouds on the rim, all divided by gold fillets, the exterior similarly painted with peonies below a red key-fret at the rim, the base inscribed in iron-red with a six-character reign mark  

The vessel is in very good overall condition. There are some minor occasional specks or typical flaws in the glaze including a small area covered by pink enamel on the exterior, a couple of pinholes on the interior, some light rubbing to the gilding applied around the rims or minor surface scratches to the enamels but overall these has been well preserved.
"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."