A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'FU-SHOU DRAGON' BOWLS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

each with deep rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a gently flared rim, painted on the exterior with two five-clawed dragons striding among flames, with open jaws and free flowing mane, their scaly undulating bodies picked out in various tones of cobalt, divided by two detached sprays of foliate ruyi supporting one of the auspicious characters fu and shou enclosed in a barbed panel, all above three rows of pointed petals encircling the foot, the interior similarly decorated with a five-clawed dragon writhing among flames within double lines repeated at the rim, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark

There are a few pin-prick air bubbles to the rim of one, and tiny iron spots to the interior of the other. Both have some light scratches to the surface glaze on the interior, but apart from this, both bowls are in very 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."