A rare inscribed bronze 'chilong' handled vaseMark and period of Qianlong, dated 4th year, corresponding to 1739清乾隆四年 (1739年) 銅螭龍紋雙耳瓶 《芝蘭會高第小市東乾隆肆年製》款the base cast with a thirteen-character inscription reading Zhilanhui Gaodi xiaoshi dong Qianlong sinian zhi Height 17¾ in., 45.2 cm For more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact serina.wei@sothebys.comIn 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.