A BLUE AND WHITE 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' DISH WANLI MARK AND PERIOD

the rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared rim, the central interior painted with the 'Three Friends of Winter', pine, bamboo and prunus, the rim with a band of geometric design, the exterior painted with scrolling lotus foliate above a band of overlapping lappets between double line borders, six-character mark within a double rectangle, Japanese wood box (3)

The dish is in overall good condition. There are several tiny nicks around the rim, some minor burst air bubbles to interior and base.
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.