A FINE YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE MEDALLION BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAQING

the exterior decorated with four gilded roundels each containing a group of precious objects including vases holding sprigs of peony blooms, bowls of cherries, toy ships, dice and animal puppets, the background with stylised lotus issuing from scrolled stems all set against a lemon-yellow ground, the interior centred with a medallion enclosing an intimate garden scene, the rim with a band of alternating iron-red peony and lotus florets, the base inscribed in iron red with a six-character reign mark

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26th October 2003, lot 98.

Except for some surface scratches to the interior, the overall condition is very good with the bright iron-red and enamels well preserved.
"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."

Compare two Jiaqing bowls of this type sold in our London rooms, 22^nd- 23rd June 1971, lot 52, and 26th June 1973, lot 329.