A BLUE AND WHITE 'ODE TO THE RED CLIFF' DISH TRANSITIONAL PERIOD

with gentle shallow sides, the interior painted with a scene from 'Ode to the Red Cliff', with Su Dongpo and two friends in a raft drinking wine, steered by an attendant through a mountainous riverscape, beneath a crane in flight and an inscription describing the scene

Acquired by Mr. Henry S. Palmer in Hong Kong in the 1850s and thence by descent.

There are several chips around the rim, the largest 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) long. There is a burst air bubble to the interior and a small firing flaw.
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.