A PAIR OF IRON-RED DECORATED 'BAT' DISHES AND ANOTHER SIMILAR SAUCER SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

the pair potted with shallow rounded sides supported on a slightly tapered foot rising to a flaring rim, the interior painted in iron-red with five bats in flight, hovering within a double-line border in underglaze-blue repeated inside the rim, the exterior with alternating bats and shou symbols, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue, together with a third dish similarly painted in iron-red with five confronting bats forming a central medallion and twelve others around the cavetto, the exterior with eight further bats, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue   

One of the pair of dishes has a 3 mm hairline to the rim, a few firing impurities in the white ground inside and outside. The other is in good condition with the exception of a couple of minor iron spots inside. The third smaller dish has a 5 mm chip restored to the rim.
"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."