of bombé form, the rounded sides rising from a splayed foot and tapering to a waisted neck, flanked by a pair of makara handles, the beast detailed with bulging eyes beneath thick furrowed eyebrows, above a long curled trunk between two pointy tusks, the exterior liberally decorated overall with irregular gold splashes against a lustrous brown ground, the base impressed with an apocryphal Xuande mark within a rectangle

A French private collection.

Good overall condition, with just minor surface wear. The left handle has been strengthened from the inside.
"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.
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