A BLUE SGRAFFIATO-GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'MEDALLION' BOWL JIAQING SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to a flaring gilt rim, decorated in bright enamels on the exterior with four gilt-edged medallions enclosing scenes from the love story of Niu Lang (the Cowherd) and Zhinu (Maiden of Weaving), divided by colourful billowing clouds, all reserved on a pale blue ground incised with feathery scrolls, the interior painted in underglaze-blue with a scene of the reunion of the couple on the bridge of magpies over the Milky Way within a double circle, the well with further magpies interspersed between billowing clouds, inscribed with a six-character Jiaqing seal mark at the base

Two triangular areas (measuring circa 3.5 x 3.5cm each) has been broken and re-stuck to the bowl with associated restoration around the seams, there are at least three associated hairlines each measuring approx. 1-1.5cm. There is another circa 3cm hairline to the interior and a 1cm scratch to the rim. Other glaze firing imperfections include burst glaze bubbles 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."