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A BLUE-BACKED INCISED ‘DRAGON’ DISH YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
the shallow rounded sides rising from a tapered foot, the interior finely incised with a central medallion enclosing a dragon writhing amongst clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the exterior covered in a rich blue glaze, inscribed to the base with a six-character mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 17th/18th May 1988, lot 226.
Sotheby’s London, 7th June 2000, lot 124.
Sotheby’s London, 7th June 2000, lot 124.
Condition
This dish is in good condition, but does have some pin holes to the glaze to the interior and exterior base. There is two small yellow sellotape remnants to the exterior below the rim.
"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."
"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."