A PALE CELADON-GLAZED ‘LOTUS’ DISH YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

of ogee-form rising from a short foot, delicately moulded to the interior with curved petal lappets radiating from a lotus pod with sixteen seeds, the flared sides similarly decorated in the form of eighteen petals curving upwards to a lobed rim, covered overall in a pale sea-green glaze, the white base inscribed with a six-character mark within a double-circle

There is a small 5mm by 2mm chip to the rim. There is a firing crack to the footrim, the runs a short way into the body.There is light scratches to the glaze to the interior and some glaze cracks to the exterior base.
"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."