A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL WANLI MARK AND PERIOD

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing two dragons contesting a flaming pearl amongst clouds, surrounded by four detached lingzhi sprays with radiating leafy tendrils, the exterior with four jardinières of pomegranates between bands of beribboned precious objects and lotus scrolls, inscribed with a six-character Wanli mark within a double-circle, Japanese wood box

A Japanese Private Collection.

The bowl has an area of restoration to the rim, measuring approximately 60mm and extending to the lower line border to the interior of the rim, visible under UV light at approximately 2 o'clock in the catalogue illustration. Some glaze firing imperfections including two 3mm., diam areas of kiln grit to the interior (visible at 4 and 7 o'clock in the catalogue illustration) and two glaze pinholes to the interior and exterior and minor glaze scratches.
"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."