A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS POND' SAUCER DISHES MARKS AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

each with the shallow sides springing from a countersunk base enclosed by an unglazed footring, finely painted with soft washes of cobalt-blue within pencilled borders, the centre with a medallion enclosing a pair of mandarin ducks swimming amidst lotus flower pads and slender aquatic grasses, the underside with a matching frieze of four ducks swimming across gently rippling water between lotus sprays, all below a band of five dragons pursuing 'flaming pearls' at the rim, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

The overall condition of the pair is excellent, except for a few stained burst air bubbles to the rims, occasional iron spots and minor nicks to the unglazed footring.
"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."