A YELLOW AND GREEN 'DRAGON' BOWL JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD

of square form, the rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, the exterior painted with a green five-claw dragon to each face, the interior with a shou symbol, all reserved on a yellow ground

A Japanese Private Collection.

The bowl has restoration including: a 2cm., wide crescent-shaped rim chip and associated 5cm., long vertical hairline rim crack, to small flakes at each of the four corners of the rim (one with a horizontal hairline crack), to two small exterior rim flakes, one with an associated 2cm., hairline rim crack; and a 1cm., long hairline rim crack, rubbing to the yellow glaze and body at the four corners of the foot and to the lower edge of one corner of the body, minor glaze firing imperfections and light surface scratches.
"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."