A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'FIGURAL' BOWL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, finely painted around the exterior with two large rectangular panels, one enclosing a scene of figures working with textiles, the other with farmers in fields, the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing bamboo issuing from rockwork, the rim glazed ochre, with apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark

Sotheby's London, 9th November 2005, lot 279.

There is a 3/8 inch (.8cm) chip to the exterior rim and two shallow chips to the upper edge of the rim. There is a 3/8 chip (.8cm) to the exterior of the foot rim. Some scattered burst air bubbles and kiln grit spots to the glaze overall.
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.