the short rounded sides rising from a splayed foot to a slightly flared rim, the exterior with a cloisonné enamel turquoise-ground frieze decorated with four roundels each containing one of the characters wanshou wujiang (Endless longevity without limit), separated by meandering lotus sprays, with a border of archaistic kui dragon scrolls at the rim and upright lappets at the foot, the interior, foot and base gilded, the base incised with a four-character seal mark reading zisun yongbao (For eternal protection of sons and grandsons) within a double-square

The bowl is in very good condition with the exception of light rubbing to the gilding on the interior and nicks to the edge of the rim.
"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."

據宮廷檔案載，如本盌之吉祥紋飾乃為乾隆四十五年（1780年）七十大壽而作。摩納哥蘇富比曾售一對例，尺寸較大，售於1983年2月13日，編號375；另一例售於紐約佳士得1981年11月9日，編號333。北京故宮博物院收藏一套十盌，曾展於《清代宮廷包裝藝術》，北京，2000年，編號99。