AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND YELLOW ENAMEL 'NINE PEACH' DISH QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD

the interior painted in rich cobalt-blue tones with simulated 'heaping and piling' with a medallion enclosing two branches of fruiting peach, the exterior with a continuous band of scrolling morning glory, all reserved on a bright yellow enamel ground

Collection of Thomas English Cody (1889-1948), great nephew of Buffalo Bill Cody.

The dish is in good overall condition with the exception of two areas of overpainting to 1cm., and 5.5cm., long hairline rim cracks, a burst glaze bubble in the well and light glaze 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."

A closely related example in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, is illustrated in Blue and White Ware of the Ch'ing Dynasty, pt. II, Hong Kong, 1968, pl. 29; another from the Sir Percival David collection, held in the British Museum, London, is published in Oriental Ceramics. The World's Great Collections, vol. 6, Tokyo, 1987, pl. 247; and a pair from the T.Y. Chao collection, included in the exhibition Ch'ing Porcelain from the Wah Kwong Collection, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1974, cat. no. 45, was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 19^th May 1987, lot 316.