- 2917
A YELLOW-ENAMELLED AND BLUE-GROUND 'DRAGON' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI
Estimate
300,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
with low rounded sides resting on a slightly tapered foot, well painted overall in glossy and bright tones of yellow enamel against a rich cobalt-blue ground, the centre with a ferocious five-clawed dragon writhing amid flames and cloud swirls in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', decorated around the well with two further sinuous dragons chasing 'flaming pearls', the exterior similarly decorated with a pair of dragons above a lotus lappet border, the base glazed white and inscribed with the six-character mark within a double-circle
Condition
There are some very minor chips and fritting to the foot and some very light scratches to the surface of the dish. The overall condition of this lot is very good.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A pair of dishes of this pattern is included in the lllustrated Catalogue of Tokyo National Museum: Chinese Ceramics, vol. II, Tokyo, 1990, cat.no. 579; and another is illustrated in Mayuyama, Seventy Years, vol. 1, Tokyo, 1976, pl. 1047. Compare also one from the M.G. Brooking collection sold in our London rooms 12th December 1978, lot 419.