of deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, supported on a tall splayed foot encircled by a raised fillet, the exterior delicately enameled with four stylized lotus blooms in iron red, yellow and aubergine, wreathed by foliage and softy outlined in underglaze blue, a demi-begonia border at the rim and a ruyi border below, each with pearl motifs, the well with a spray of lingzhi in iron red, a single underglaze blue line border encircling the rim inside and out and repeated around the base of the foot, the base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue, gilt lacquer repairs

With five lacquer-repaired chips at the rim, two of which have associated hairline cracks running down the vessel, the longer crack measuring approx. 3.8 cm. With a burst glaze bubble at the foot and other more 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.

The present pattern is rare amongst early Qing interpretations of Chenghua period stemcups, as most appear to be decorated with a lotus scroll with either a plain or further enameled foot. See a Kangxi period example with a lotus scroll, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 16th November 1988, lot 348. For Yongzheng versions, see one from the collection of Sir John Braithwaite, sold in our London rooms, 27th November 1973, lot 317, and later sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 28th November 1979, lot 262.