A pair of famille-verte 'four seasons' rouleau vasesQing dynasty, Kangxi period清康熙 五彩開光四季花鳥圖棒槌瓶一對the base of each with a double circle in underglaze blue (2)Height 17⅛ in., 43.5 cmFor more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact serina.wei@sothebys.com.In 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.European Private Collection.Sotheby's Monaco, 18th June 1988, lot 1423.歐洲私人收藏 摩洛哥蘇富比1988年6月18日，編號1423Elegantly painted with birds surrounded by blossoming branches, the present pair of rouleau vases is a fine example of the outstanding painting quality and craftsmanship of Kangxi imperial porcelain. Vibrantly enameled, the sinuous floral scrolls frame the four central roundels in a rectangular space, complementing the smaller rectangular panels of birds and flowers encircling the neck. The roundels depict peony, lotus, chrysanthemum and prunus respectively, alluding to the four seasons. This association of these particular flowers with the four seasons first emerged in the Song dynasty, most prominently featured in albums and paintings, and gradually became a popular porcelain pattern starting from the Yuan dynasty. Recent Acquisitions, Marchant, London, 2008, cat. no. 52.《近期入藏》，馬錢特，倫敦，2008年，編號52