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A RARE IRON-RED AND GREEN ENAMELLED NINE DRAGON DISH JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
with rounded sides rising to a slightly flaring rim, the interior painted with a striding five claw dragon, amongst flame scrolls over breaking waves, the exterior with eight similar smaller dragons
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 17th November 1975, lot 29.
Sotheby's London, 9th June 1987, lot 236.
Exhibited
Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Ceramics from the Collection of the Kau Chi Society of Chinese Art, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1981, cat. no. 104.
Condition
Apart from a 4mm restoration to a rim chip; three tiny rim chips; patches of rubbing to the dragon on the interior; and light overall surface scratching to the enamels and glaze, the dish is in good condition.
"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."