Bol en porcelaine de la famille verte Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Kangxi (1662-1722)

de forme tulipée sur un pied droit, à décor dit sucansai en différents tons de vert, aubergine et jaune de branches de pivoines et papillons sur fond incisé de deux dragons à la poursuite d'une perle enflammée, marque kaishu Kangxi à six caractères dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte à la base

One pin head-size iron spot to the interior, tiny glaze and firing imperfections overall, a series of tiny glaze bubbles concentrated to one half of the exterior of the rim, a 7mm and two pin head-size glaze gaps to the base, and very minor scratches to the glaze. A hairline crack restored to the rim. Please note that the body of the bowl is of a light greyish-celadon colour and the glaze colours are a deeper tone than illustrated in the 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.
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A similar bowl is illustrated in Edgar E. Bluett, The Riesco Collection of Old Chinese Pottery and Porcelain, London, fig. 31 (b) ; another included in Chinese Porcelain, The S. C. Ko Tianminlou Collection, Part I, Hong Kong 1987, pl.81