A PAIR OF IRON-RED 'DRAGON' WINE CUPS QIANLONG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

well-potted with steep sides and slightly flared at the rim rising from a short foot, the exterior painted with iron-red enamel depicting two five-clawed dragons contesting a 'flaming pearl' above cresting waves (2)

Please note that lot 249 is illustrated as lot 397 in the printed catalogue and that the provenance for this lot is: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 5th December 1978, lot 797. First cup: There is a chip on the rimedge. Second cup: there is a small 1/4 inch firing fault in the center of the cup.
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.