A sketch in Solon's illustrated journal that dates between 11 January 1895 and 11 February 1895 appears to correspond with the present vase. Solon captions it as "une bouteille chinoise Vert bl., La lesson."
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Overall in very good condition; scattered minute kiln imperfections to the body, in the making; a few faint scratches to the gilding, consistent with age, including to the gilt mark.