A CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL GARLIC-HEAD 'DRAGON' VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

the pear-shaped bottle-form vase with waisted neck encircled by a ring, the faceted and lobed 'garlic-head' below a waisted mouth with straight everted lip, all on a spreading stepped foot, the body and top of the foot decorated with dense lotus scrolls in colourful champlevé enamels against a semi-matte gilt ground, the neck with a band of leiwen, the lip with dots, the edge of the foot with thin borders of scrollwork and rings, the neck and body encircled by a gilded chilong

The vase as a 5x3.5cm area of depression to the lower body, with associated areas of enamel crazing and infills. Some areas had been sympathetically cleaned recently. The mouthrim is very slightly warped. There are other minor areas of infills, casting flaws/cracks, and rubbing to the gilding.
"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 similar vase was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 4th April 2012, lot 3215.