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A Small Yellow-Glazed 'Dragon' Saucer Dish Qianlong Seal Mark and Period
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the interior incised with a medallion enclosing a ferocious dragon in frontal pose grasping a shou character medallion between its claws and a flaming pearl, the exterior with turbulent cresting waves and stylised mountains below four beribboned precious objects (babao), inscribed to the base with a six-character Qianlong seal mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Amsterdam, 6th June 1988, lot 225.
Condition
The dish has a 1.5cm hairline crack to the exterior at 6 o'clock position of the rim. Apart from minor glaze ware to the interior and tiny surface scratchings the dish is in good condition.
"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."