Lot 202
  • 202

A SET OF EIGHT BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWLS JIAQING SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
each with rounded sides rising from a short foot, painted to the interior in thin pencilled style with a pair of dragons separated by triple flame motifs, all around a flaming pearl in the centre, the exterior left plain, inscribed to the base with a six-character Jiaqing seal mark within a circle

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd December 1977, lot 626.

Condition

One with faint glaze star-crack to base; one with rim chip (3mm); three with small shallow rim chips (<1mm); two with 3 small chips (largest 2mm); the rest in good general order. Most with minor firing imperfections and iron spots.
"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."