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Lot 178
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A SMALL YELLOW-GROUND AUBERGINE AND GREEN-ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ DISH DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
the shallow rounded sides resting on a short foot, the interior with a central medallion enclosing an aubergine and a green dragon contesting a flaming pearl, encircled in the well by leafy floral and fruiting sprays, the exterior similarly decorated with chilong and lingzhi, all reserved on an egg-yolk yellow ground, the base with a six-character seal mark in aubergine

Exhibited

Qing Mark and Period Monochromes and Enamelled Wares, Marchant, London, 1981, cat. no. 29.

Condition

There is a 11mm hairline crack running virtically from the rim to one side.
"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."

Catalogue Note

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