清光緒 外粉彩花鳥內五彩魚藻紋大缸

the deep rounded sides rising to a flat everted rim, brightly decorated in famille-verte enamels, the interior with a variety of fish among pondweeds and lotus, the exterior with a flock of magpies perched on a flowering prunus, sparrows hovering above cherry blossoms, and peacocks perched on cragged rocks in front of lush peonies and pines, all above a band of leiwen encircling the foot and geometrical borders of ruyi and florets collaring the shoulder, the various registers separated by iron-red fillets, the rim picked out with four iron-red peonies against a 'half-cash' diaper ground, the recessed base unglazed, stand

There is some wear and retouching to the outside rim, rubbing to the enamels on the interior together with expected firing faults and imperfections in the glaze, but overall, the fishbowl is in very good condition.
"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."