A BLUE AND WHITE 'BAJIXIANG' TAZZA MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

the broad circular dish with shallow flared sides, raised on short splayed foot, finely decorated in shaded tones of cobalt, the interior with a medallion enclosing a stylised mandala centred with a swirling pearl surrounded by curling ribbons and a three-pronged double vajra pointing on the cavetto, further surrounded by beribboned 'Buddhist Emblems' (Bajixiang), the underside decorated with a ring of elongated petal lappets radiating around the foot and carefully accented with simulated 'heaping and piling', the outer edge of the rim picked out with a key-fret border, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a four-character reign mark within double circles

There is a 0.5 cm., restored rim chip, but otherwise the dish is in quite good overall 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."