A BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the tapered ovoid body rising from a splayed foot to an everted rim, painted in shades of blue with a scene from the Romance of the Western Chamber, the base inscribed with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark

Chait Galleries, New York.
Collection of Benno Schmidt, Sr., and thence by descent.

In overall good condition with minor wear and a few faint glaze lines, the longest measuring approximately 4 cm wide running horizontally above the foot.
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.
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