A Chinese flambE glazed porcelain moon flask
Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) or later
Marked to the underside in blue underglaze with an apocryphal reign mark for Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
The compressed circular body surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck separating curved handles with an all-over plum red glaze and streaks of lavender and deep purple
14.5" H x 10" W x 5.5" D

Overall good condition with shelf wear, scattered minor scuffs, scratches, and inherent firing flaws commensurate with age. As well, there is crazing and pinholing to the glaze drips encircling the unglazed foot. Likewise, there are two flattened areas around the foot that may be chips but could also be inherent to the production process. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.