A RARE DOUCAI 'LOTUS' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

well potted with deep rounded sides springing from a short straight foot, painted around the sides in bright doucai enamels with eight large lotus blooms borne on leafy scrolls, each bloom enclosing a stylised shou character medallion in iron-red, black, lime-green and underglaze-blue, below four wan symbols alternating with four of the bajixiang at the rim, with a band of ruyi heads at the foot, the base inscribed with the six-character mark within a double-circle

The bowl is in very good condition. There is characteristic crackling to the light green enamel.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Compare a similar bowl offered in these rooms, 1st November 1974, lot 253.