A TEADUST-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

the compressed globular body rising from a splayed foot to a broad cylindrical neck, covered in a thick olive glaze with fine dark green speckling, the recessed base similarly glazed and incised with a six-character seal mark, the footring applied with a dark wash, wood stand (2) 

A small cluster of burst air bubbles at the widest part of body which have been lightly abraded, with one long scratch from this area extending up to the shoulder and several other long scratches to the body and neck 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.
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A similar Daoguang-marked example sold in our Hong Kong rooms 22nd May 1985, lot 238; another in these rooms, 30th May 1990, lot 154. Further examples of this type have sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 8th October 1970, lot 854 and Christie's New York, 20th November 1979, lot 238.