of square section, modeled on an archaic bronze shape, formed with a gently bulging body, wide trumpet neck, and pedestal foot, the corners and center of each side set with gilded dentilated flanges running vertically from mouth to foot, the body decorated with taotie masks between stylized phoenix blades and other archaistic motifs on the neck and foot, the interior of the mouth covered with large lotus blossoms surrounded by scrolling foliage, the gilded base centered with an apocryphal four-character Jingtai mark

紐約佳士得，1998年3月25日，拍品編號89

The base is possibly a Qing period replacement. A number of the flanges are loose and have replaced and reattached sections. Holes in the corners of the mouth where old screws were used to reattach the flanges have been filled. There is the expected pitting and there has been restoration and consolidation to the enamels, particularly along the mouth and base.
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.
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Two similar 17th century examples are illustrated in Helmut Brinker and Albert Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection, New York, 1989, pls. 178 and 212, and a Wanli period example was sold in these rooms, 5th June 1985, lot 116. A Kangxi period example of baluster shape, with similar flanges and decoration is illustrated in John Getz, Catalogue of the Avery Collection of Ancient Chinese Cloisonnés, New York, 1912, no. 36.