A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'FLORAL' BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

the rounded sides rising from straight foot to a wide flared rim, decorated around the exterior in deep shades of cobalt with four rosette medallions within a ruyi-petal border, each enclosing one of the characters shan gao shui chang (‘Lofty mountains, lengthy river’), evenly spaced among scrolling lotus and flanked by the bajixiang, between a band of petal panels encircling the foot and a frieze of pendent ruyi collaring the rim, the interior centred with a shou medallion below pendent ruyi at the rim, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

The bowl is in very good condition with only a few minor firing specks around the edge of the rim and a few pinholes and light scratches inside.
"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."