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AN IRON-RED DECORATED 'DRAGON' DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Porcellan
painted in shaded tones of iron-red to the central medallion with a leaping five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl, surrounded by pairs of striding dragons in mutual pursuit amid wispy flames in the cavetto and to the exterior, all enclosed by double-line borders
Condition
Some minor fritting to the rim, which has large portions polished down. There is a hairline crack at 12 o'clock approximately 1 1/2 inches. Some frits and nibbles on the foot rim. The interior iron-red and glaze rubbed.
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.
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.