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A GREEN AND YELLOW 'DRAGON' DISH JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the shallow sides rising from a short tapering foot to a flaring rim, incised to the central medallion with a five-clawed dragon in profile and a flaming pearl amongst radiating cloud scrolls, the exterior with two sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst cloud wisps, covered overall with an irregularly applied green ground with details picked out in manganese-yellow, the base inscribed with a six-character Jiajing mark within a double circle
Provenance
Collection of Edward Arthur Lane (up to 1934).
Collection of R.H.R. Palmer (1898-1970), purchased November 1934, coll. no. 345.
Exhibited
Polychrome Porcelain of the Ming and Manchu Dynasties, London, 1950, cat no. 112.
Condition
This rare dish is in good condition with the exception of a restored flake to the underside of the rim and an associated circa 2.5cm.,hairline rim crack, very short and minor firing cracks (circa 0.5cm) to the central medallion, a later incised cross at the middle of the Jiajing mark at the base, a slight warp to the body, minor surface scratchings and other glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles, iron spots etc..
"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."