AN INCISED GREEN AND YELLOW ENAMELED 'DRAGON' SAUCER QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

of shallow form with gently curved sides and a scalloped rim, boldly incised and painted to the interior with a scaly five-clawed dragon confronting the viewer head-on, set with a 'flaming pearl' in the center and surrounded by floral sprigs, the motif repeated with two striding dragons each on the interior and exterior cavettos, all reserved on a yellow ground, the rim lined with aubergine enamel

In good overall condition with minor surface abrasions on the interior. There is a very small repainted chip or flake on the rim, smaller than 1/8 inch wide. Updated 14 March 2009
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.