A BLUE-GLAZED SAUCER DISH YONGHENG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the stepped sides rising to an everted rim, covered in a rich, deep blue glaze, the interior base with a clear glaze and a four-character Yongzheng seal mark

The dish is in good condition with the exception of a burst glaze bubble and an iron spot along the rim, minor surface scratchings, slightly bubbly glaze and other glaze firing imperfections including further burst glaze bubbles on the base.
"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.
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The elegant stepped form of the present dish is unusual and no other related example appears to have been published. For a related Yongzheng mark and period example, but the deep well lacking the subtle ridge, see one sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 20^th May 1987, lot 494. The form of the present dish appears to have derived from a fifteenth century prototype; compare a white glazed brushwasher carved with lotus from the Edward T. Chow collection sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 25^th November 1980, lot 48.