A FINE IRON-RED STUPA-SHAPED BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

elegantly potted with a baluster body supported on a slightly domed circular base, the rounded shoulders gently rising to a slender neck collared by a raised band below a lipped mouth, delicately painted around the body in different shades of iron-red with four sprigs of blooming lotus borne on scrolling foliage, between pendant lotus petals above and upright striated leaves, the neck detailed with a zigzag floral pattern between a key-fret band at the mouth and the protruding collar, the slightly stepped base similarly decorated with a ring of stylised lappet panels

The vase is in overall very good condition with only some very minor wear to the iron-red.
"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."