A RARE PINK-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE SGRAFFIATO ‘MEDALLION’ BOWL JIAQING SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |

the rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a slightly flared rim, the exterior enameled with four roundels enclosing flowers, trees, and rockwork, divided by stylized lotus sprays, all reserved on a light pink sgraffiato ground, the interior painted in underglaze blue with a central medallion enclosing a rabbit in a landscape, encircled by four composite floral sprays at the cavetto, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

Acquired from a descendant of R.J. Reynolds (1850 – 1918).

There is an approx. 5.9-cm hairline crack from the rim, a very small restored chip to the rim, and a couple of minute clear burst glaze bubbles at the rim. The enamels are in good condition.
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.

Compare Jiaqing 'medallion' bowls of this type, but with varying color grounds and floral designs, such as a blue-ground bowl with floral medallions interspersed by flower blossoms of a different design, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, published in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Porcelains with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration and Famille-Rose Decoration, vol. 39, Hong Kong, 1999, pl. 183; and a ruby-ground bowl from Fulbeck Hall, Lincolnshire, sold in our London rooms, 13th November 2002, lot 154.