the slightly compressed globular body rising from a spreading foot to a tall waisted neck, brightly decorated in deep tones of cobalt with a 'heaping and piling' effect, the body with meandering composite floral scrolls between upright lappets and classic scrolls encircling the foot and a border of ruyi pendents and floral scrolls at the shoulder, all divided by one single and one double raised rib, the neck painted with plantain leaves rising from a border of key-frets below pendent ruyi heads and a band of tumultuous waves at the rim, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue

The bottle vase has a ca. 9 x 3.5cm., crescent-shaped section of over-painting to the interior of the rim extending just over to the rim exterior, and some further minor areas of over-painting to the rim, otherwise the vase is in good condition.
"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."

比較一例，光緒年器並款，圖載於馮小琦、陳潤民《明清青花瓷器:故宮博物院藏瓷賞析》，北京，2000年，圖版184。