A RARE WUCAI 'FLOWER' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI

painted around the sides with four roundels enclosing varying sprays, of a pine tree and lingzhi fungus sprig, of flowering chrysanthemum, peony and aster, of another tree and a lingzhi with a bat flying above, and of flowering hibiscus, the interior with a roundel to the centre with a leafy spray of two large peaches and small peach blossoms within underglaze-blue double-circles, inscribed on the base with the six-character mark within a double-circle 

There is a chip at the edge which has been restored, the area of restoration covers about 3cm of the rim. There is a vertical hairline crack stemming from the abovementioned chip which is about 5cm. There is another 2cm vertical hairline which also starts from the rim of the bowl. There are some very minor small nicks to the rim as well as the foot of the bowl. The overall condition of this lot is 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."