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An Aubergine-Glazed 'Dragon' Bowl Daoguang Seal Mark and Period
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the exterior incised with two scaly dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst cloud scrolls and flame wisps above turbulent foaming waters, skirted around the foot with a keyfret band, applied with an aubergine glaze leaving the interior and base white, inscribed with a six-character Daoguang seal mark, wood stand
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 20th November 1985, lot 204.
Exhibited
From the Tang to the Qing: Chinese Ceramics from circa 618-1850 A.D. from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1996, cat. no. 121.
Condition
In excellent condition, with the exception of a 1.5mm burst air bubble above the turbulent waves. The glaze to the base slightly mis-coloured. The glaze of a much deeper, purple tone than as shown in catalogue image.
"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."
"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."