QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall with surface wear and scratches; with tiny losses to the painted decoration, primarily to the white color; possibly restored through the lower portion of its neck; the interior of the base with two large firing cracks, one at the front and one at the back in the making, with a hairline crack running horizontally between the two to one side of the base and with associated overpaint on the exterior of the base; the bird's proper right toes with associated restoration.

4¹⁄₄ in. wide
6³⁄₄ in. long