- 3138
A BLUE-GROUND AND YELLOW ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,800,000 HKD
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Description
the rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, painted and enamelled to the interior with a medallion enclosing a ferocious five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', all amidst fire and cloud scrolls, encircled at the well and to the exterior with a band enclosing two similar dragons, the base glazed white, the six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 30th April 2001, lot 693 (one of a pair).
Condition
There are a few glaze gaps to the rim, possibly to remove some kiln grits. Except for a couple of shallow flakes to the foot and some minor surface scratches, the overall condition is very good.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A closely related example in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is included in Qingdai yuyao ciqi, vol. 1, pt. I, Beijing, 2005, pl. 36; a pair of dishes is published in the Illustrated Catalogue of Tokyo National Museum. Chinese Ceramics, vol. II, Tokyo, 1990, pl. 579; and another is illustrated in Mayuyama. Seventy Years, vol. I, Tokyo, 1976, pl. 1047. See also a dish sold in these rooms, 11th April, 2008, lot 2917;another sold in our London rooms, 6th December 1994, lot 222; and a third example, from the Sir Joseph E. Hotung Family Trust, sold at Christie's New York, 22nd March 2007, lot 330.