清乾隆 鬥彩趕珠雲龍紋罐 《大清乾隆年製》款

the ovoid body rising to a short cylindrical neck, boldly painted with two striding five-clawed dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amongst scattered lingzhi-form clouds, all above a band of lappets at the foot and below the Eight Buddhist Emblems tied with ribbons enclosed between narrow bands of ruyi scroll and cloud motifs, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

In overall good condition with some light wear to the surface and minor firing imperfections.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Compare two similar Qianlong mark and period doucai 'dragon' jars of this design, the first, sold in our London rooms, 10th November 2004, lot 665, and the second in these rooms, 20th March 2002, lot 229, both with the addition of yellow enamel to the lappet band at the foot. Jars of this design continued to be produced during the Daoguang period, such as one example sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 23rd October 2005, lot 523.