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DescriptionA large cloisonné enamel Hu-form vaseMing dynasty, 17th century明十七世紀 掐絲琺瑯雲龍戲珠紋雙獸活環耳壺
Height 52.5 cm, 20¾ in.Condition reportSome characteristic pitting and general wear to the surface overall. Some minor dents to the rim and foot are also visible. The examination under the UV light reveals a few areas of restoration (the largest to body around the central waves, ca. 12 cm wide), typical of type. 器面通體有砂眼及磨痕，屬典型。口沿、足部見少許細微凹痕。紫外光下可見幾處經修，最大寬約12公分，見於器身中部波浪紋處，屬典型。
"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." *Symbol Definition (Double Dagger): 拍品銷售須遵循暫時進口之規定，而增值稅則按減扣稅率計算。 *Symbol Definition (UK: Greenford Park Warehouse): 附有"W"符號之拍品將於拍賣後即時交付至Greenford Park倉庫。Catalogue noteWell modelled with a prominent pear-shaped body resting on a tall spreading pedestal foot and tapering to a waisted neck and flared mouth, the shoulders applied with a pair of bronze mythical beast-mask-form handles suspending loose rings, this impressive vase is notable for its archaistic form and vibrant enamels. In form it derives from archaic bronze ritual hu vessels of the Zhou (c. 1050 - 221 BC) and Han (206 BC-220 AD) dynasties. Although the overall shape is largely retained, the craftsmen have created a piece in contemporary taste with the incorporation of a pair of dragons traversing amidst clouds and contesting a flaming pearl above crashing waves, together galloping horses adorning the foot.
Compare a similar vase in the Pierre Uldry Collection, but attributed to the 16th century and with an apocryphal Jingtai mark, illustrated in Helmut Brinker and Albert Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection, New York, 1989, pl. 118; and another. from the collection of David B. Peck III, sold at Christie's New York, 18th September 2014, lot 602.