of square section, supported on a splayed foot rising to a bulging mid-section below a broad everted rim, the exterior painted with square panels each enclosing a scholar beneath a tree, divided on the canted corners by sprays of lotus and between lingzhi sprays, the neck with a striding five-clawed dragon chasing a 'flaming pearl' amidst scrolling clouds and flame scrolls, all above a key-fret band at the base, the interior with sprays of lingzhi crowned by trefoil leaves, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within double squares

This vase is in general good condition, with fritting to the rim, and glaze flakes in various areas particularly to the rim and extremities. There are slight surface scratches, and minor firing imperfections including firing lines at the base, and burst bubbles and iron spots.
"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."

東京出光美術館收藏一例，載於《陶磁大系》，卷43， 東京，1960年，圖版85；另一例尺寸略小，觚頸繪龍鳳紋，出自徐氏藝術基金會，載於《龍泉集芳：創業七十周年記念》，東京，1976 年，卷1，1976年，圖版928，售於香港蘇富比2006年4月10日，編號1778，後易手於香港佳士得2010年5月31日，1991；第三例出自仇焱之舊藏，售於香港蘇富比1981年5月19日，編號434，曾展於《樂山堂藏瓷》，台北，2005年，圖版23。 此外亦可參考青花例；其一兩度售於倫敦佳士得，先後為1980年12月15日，編號124及1984年4月10日，編號515；其二售於香港蘇富比2016年10月5日，編號111。