A Qingbai 'dragon' vaseSouthern Song dynasty南宋 青白釉貼蟠龍瓜棱盤口瓶Height 8½ in., 21.5 cmThe dragon with one claw broken off. The foot with several chips, the largest measuring approximately 2 cm. The neck and mouth lean slightly to one side. Some minor fritting and expected firing imperfections.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.The present example is notable for its luminous glaze and dynamic modeling of the coiled dragon. Compare vases of similar form with a crimped gallery along the shoulder, such as the one in the Barlow Collection, illustrated in Michael Sullivan, Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades in the Collection of Sir Alan and Lady Barlow, London, 1963, pl. 107, and one from the Songde Tang Collection, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3rd December 2021, lot 2810. Other related vessels exhibit painted decoration; see one illustrated in He Li, Chinese Ceramics, A New Comprehensive Survey From the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, London, 1996, pl. 299.The dating of this lot is consistent with results of C-Link Thermoluminescence Analysis Report no. 5486AA19. 本拍品經C-link熱釋光檢測編號5486AA19，結果與其斷代相符