A large Chinese porcelain blue and white porcelain sleeve vase (筒瓶), The vase is painted with an outdoor scene depicting an official with his attendants in conversation with two barefooted men and a boy leading a water buffalo, all below a band of incised scrolling flowers to the shoulder and stylised lappets to the mouth rim. Transitional period, 17th century. H: 46cm. Crack The condition reports have been compiled after thorough inspection and to the best of our knowledge. We are however not professional restorers, and these reports reflect exclusively your personal opinion. All lots are offered and sold "as is" at the time of the auction. We can offer no guarantee for the condition reports issued by us. This condition report has been prepared after careful consideration and to the best of our knowledge as to its accuracy. Nevertheless, we are not professional restorers and the information we give on the condition of items is our personal assessment. The objects are sold in their current condition at the time of the sale and may be examined during the exhibition preceding the sale. We do not guarantee the condition reports we issue.