the cylindrical neck rising from a bell-shaped body, the neck painted in polychrome enamels with six red bats soaring amid clouds between an upper keyfret border and a lower band of ruyi heads, the body with six cranes roaming a continuous landscape of pines and colorful plants, the base inscribed with an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark within a square

Acquired by a United States admiral while stationed in the Far East during World War II.

In overall 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.
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.