Lot 74
  • 74

A DOUCAI 'EIGHT TRIGRAMS' DISH YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 6 - 7 inches
painted in the center with a taiji symbol centering a petal medallion encircled by the 'Eight Trigrams', a border of foaming waves and a foliate scroll band at the flared rim, the exterior with a wave border, six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1st December, 1980, lot 881.

Condition

One inch (2.5cm) haircrack to the rim. Some light surface scratching and wear. The green enamel on the exterior with some patches of yellow discloration. The iron red wash on the rim is pale in one area and has a 1/2 inch (1.2cm) scratch.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.