Plat en porcelaine bleu sous couverte et jaune chine, dynastie qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

les bords évasés, reposant sur un court pied droit, à décor jaune sur fond bleu d'un dragon à cinq griffes à la poursuite de la perle enflammée parmi les nuages stylisés, le décor se répétant autour et au revers, le pied souligné d'une frise de pétales, la base émaillée blanc, marque en cachet à six caractères en bleu sous couverte à la base

A 1 cm restored chip to the rim ; a 2cm hairline crack extending from the rim at 3 o'clock ; some very tiny flakes to the enamels to the outside below the rim ; otherwise good condition.
"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."

See a dish of the same popular design, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 8th April 2011, lot 3138; a pair of dishes of this design is illustrated in Illustrated Catalogue of the Toko National Museum. Chinese Ceramics, vol. II, Tokyo, 1990, pl. 579; yet another example of this type is illustrated in Mayuyama. Seventy Years, vol. I, Tokyo, 1976, pl. 1047.