Message #34000

[rosegl]

Dear all,
one of the problems might be that illustrations in books and catalogues are not detailed enough. I just discover a similar bottle on an online page by Christie's (https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/chinese-works-of-art-online-only-snuff-bottles-books/an-enameled-buddhist-lion-form-porcelain-bottle-14/1062/). At first glance, everything seems okay. There is however a possibility to zoom for seeing the details. You then discover similar deteriorations to the blue glaze. In the condition report it reads:
"We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. Some blue areas appear to have been overpainted on the shoulders, legs, and head. The enamels and gilding are rubbed on the waist areas of the bottle, including the hind legs, the ears, the brocade ball and the face. There is a small chip to the nose and minute polished nicks to the mouthrim."
How about other items?

Kind regards

Georges